Metro

Gunrunner flees as troops raid hideout in Plateau

Published by

In a continued effort to clamp down on gunrunners, troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have raided the hideout of a notorious criminal in Kurra Berom Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.

This was contained in a statement signed by its Media Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom.

ALSO READ: AIG solicits stronger policing in Adamawa

The operation, which took place in the early hours of Monday, resulted in the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, and 38 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.

The criminals fled the hideout just before the troops arrived, but efforts are now underway to apprehend them.

The troops of 3 Division/JTF OPEP have assured the public that they will maintain an aggressive posture against all forms of criminality to enhance national security within their area of operation.

Published by
Tags: gunrunners Plateau

Recent Posts

  • Real Estate

Housing: Reps seek end to exploitative rents in Abuja

House of Representatives on Wednesday passed, for Second Reading, a bill seeking to regulate rental…

November 4, 2026
  • Health

JOHESU threatens fresh strike over failed CONHESS agreement

Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has warned of an imminent fresh industrial confrontation with the…

November 4, 2026
  • Politics

2027: APM proposes inclusive transitional government

Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has proposed an inclusive transitional government to

November 4, 2026
  • AVIATION

Enugu Air gets approval for Lagos-London Gatwick route

Enugu Air has received approval to commence flights on the Lagos-London Gatwick route, with Omni-Blu…

November 4, 2026
  • Crime Reports

Judge directs final forfeiture of fugitive drug trafficker’s property to FG

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the…

November 4, 2026
  • Politics

Makinde to present 2027 budget to Oyo Assembly, November 10

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is scheduled to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to…

November 4, 2026

This website uses cookies.