Troops seize ammunition and arrest suspect at Plateau checkpoint
Troops from the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace arrested a suspect and confiscated a large cache of ammunition at a checkpoint in Plateau State. The operation took place in Mangu community, following credible intelligence to ensure safety during the festive season. According to spokesman Major Samson Zhakom, the suspect was apprehended with over a thousand rounds of ammunition. The military also raided a hideout in Bokkos LGA, recovering more weapons on December 19, 2025.
What we know
- Troops intercepted an individual with 1,400 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition at a checkpoint in Mangu LGA, Plateau State on December 19, 2025.
- The suspect was arrested and the ammunition was taken into custody for further investigation.
- A separate raid in Gwender Village, Bokkos LGA, led to the recovery of a fabricated AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and several rounds of ammunition.
- The suspects at the hideout escaped before the troops arrived, but weapons were still recovered.
- Major Samson Zhakom emphasized the military’s commitment to public safety and urged residents to provide timely information.
