Troops detain 53 suspects in Plateau raids
The Nigerian Army has apprehended 53 individuals suspected of criminal activity and extremist group involvement during recent operations in Plateau State. Troops conducted targeted raids in Barkin Ladi and Jos North Local Government Areas, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures. The operations also led to the recovery of stolen cattle and dangerous weapons. The army remains committed to dismantling criminal networks and maintaining law and order.
What happened
- The Nigerian Army arrested 53 suspected criminals and extremist group members during coordinated operations in Plateau State.
- Troops raided a suspected drug hideout in Angwan Yama and Kasua, Barkin Ladi, arresting nine suspects with suspected Cannabis sativa and other items.
- In a separate raid, 44 suspected members of the Sara Suka group were arrested in Jos North, with various dangerous weapons recovered.
- Troops recovered four stolen cattle from Lugere Community in Riyom Local Government Area and returned them to their owner.
- Additional operations in Taraba and Benue States resulted in the recovery of two corpses and the arrest of two suspected gunrunners with 444 rounds of ammunition.
