Five (5) notorious gunrunners have been arrested by troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State.

They were arrested during an intelligence-driven operation carried out in the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Military Public Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major Stephen Nantip Zhakom.

According to the statement, the arrest led to the recovery of arms and ammunition.

“The operation commenced from midnight of 16 Sep 24 to the early hours of 17 Sep 24,” the statement reads.

“The troops raided the hideout of a gunrunner identified as Mohammed Sani at Naraguta Mining Area in Bayameni along Bauchi Road in Jos North LGA of Plateau State during which the suspected gunrunner and 4 others were arrested.

“Weapons and ammunition of different calibres were also recovered as listed two AK-47 rifles, one Fabrique Nationale automatic rifle, fourteen AK-47 magazines, one Fabrique Nationale magazine, 5,316 rounds of 7.62 MM (Special), Ninety-Eight rounds of 7.62 MM (NATO) and 43 rounds of 9 MM.”

The suspects, the statement added, are undergoing interrogation for useful intelligence to aid in arresting other members of the syndicate as well as decimating the gunrunning supply chain.