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The Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper accomplice in plateau state.
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The suspect is notorious for selling and renting ammunitions to bandits.
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Two suspected Kidnappers were also neutralized during the operation.
Troops of the Nigerian Army, Operation Safe Haven have apprehended a notorious gunrunner.
The suspect, identified as Sengi David, a 21-year-old was arrested along the Bokkos-Bot-Mangu road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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Confirming the arrest in a statement released on Thursday, March 13, the Media Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom said the troops also neutralized two people, suspected to be Kidnappers in Jos South local Government.
The statement reads;
On 12 March 2025, troops conducted offensive operations as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A to clear criminal elements hibernating around Kuru and Turu in Jos South local government area (LGA) of Plateau State,”
“During the operation, troops made contact with kidnappers/terrorists close to the high grounds in Kuru and neutralised 2 of the criminals who were in possession of 18 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) and 9 rounds of 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition.
“Additionally, on 12 March 2025 troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A mounted snap checkpoints along Bokkos – Bot – Mangu road in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State.
“The operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of arms and ammunition along the area. During the operation, troops intercepted a notorious gunrunner identified as Mr Sengi David aged 21 years, who hails from Kopal Village in Panyam District in Mangu LGA of Plateau State in possession of one AK-47 magazine and 48 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.
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“The suspect and recovered items are in custody for investigation.
“Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN will remain resolute in the discharge of their duties, while we advise the general public to continually provide useful and credible information to aid the operations of troops.”
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