Military captures Plateau gunrunner, recovers arms
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The Joint Military Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), has apprehended a suspected gunrunner and recovered several arms in Plateau State.
The suspect, identified as Ishaya Musa, was arrested at the Jebbu Bassa Bypass checkpoint in Bassa Local Government Area on November 14, 2025.
The Spokesman for the Military Task Force, Major Samson Zhakom, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday.
Zhakom said troops recovered several weapons from the suspect, including six fabricated single-barrel rifles, two fabricated revolver rifles, one Dane gun, one expended cartridge, and other sundry items.
According to him, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illicit arms trafficking and enhance national security.
“The suspect and recovered items are in custody for further action,” the statement said.
The military urged the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies, especially as the harvest and yuletide season approaches.
This operation highlights the unwavering commitment of JTF OPEP to protecting law-abiding citizens, preventing the proliferation of illegal weapons, and maintaining peace and stability within the Joint Operations Area,” the statement added.
In another local government in the state, the same task force raided a suspected gunrunner’s hideout in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition.
The operation was carried out on November 13 at Fashoron Village in Daffo District by Sector 2 (Sub-Sector 2) of the task force. https://punchng.com/troops-raid-gunrunners-hideout-recover-weapons-in-plateau/
Our correspondent reports that Plateau State has experienced security challenges for many years, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to restore order.
The suspect’s arrest is the latest in a series of security operations by the joint task force, during which several individuals have been apprehended for alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping and other crimes.
