Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has recovered 517 small arms and light weapons (SALW) from criminal elements in its determination to mitigate the senseless bloodletting and insecurity occasioned by the proliferation of arms and ammunition.
OPSH Commander, Major General Ibrahim Ali who disclosed this at a press briefing in Jos said the Small Arms and Light weapons recovered comprise 40 automatic weapons and 477 locally fabricated firearms, adding that the weapons on display will be handed over to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
He debunked the rumour and insinuation doing the round and trending on some social media platforms that the Commander OPSH and General Officer Commanding 3 Division has been compromised and taking side with the particular ethnic group in the conflict between farmers and herders in Plateau.
Major General Ali said as a member of the Armed Forces he had sworn allegiance to defend the country and protect the lives and properties of all citizens devoid of any ethnic, religious and pecuniary sentiment.
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His words, “I have always emphasized my stand to always be fair, just and treat all equally. The general public is hereby called to discountenance this unfounded argument orchestrated by some mischievous elements and resentful entities to cause unnecessary distractions towards huge successes recorded by Operation Safe Haven in the recent past.”
He commended the troop of Operation Safe Haven for its resilience and huge success recorded in curtailing criminal activities and recovery of illicit weapons.
The Commander further urged the troops to sustain the tempo to curtail the activities of the criminal elements in the joint area of operation and as well remain professional, vigilant and exhibit utmost respect for the Human right of citizens while discharging their constitutional roles.
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