Troops of Operation Safe Haven say they have successfully apprehended suspected attackers in the troubled Mangu local government area.
The announcement came through a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Oya James, on Friday, January 26.
The statement strongly condemned the violent attack and property destruction by youths in the Kerang communities.
“Operation SAFE HAVEN strongly condemns the violent attack and destruction of properties by youths in Kerang communities.
”Not only did the community destroy and loot properties, but they also attacked Airforce Personnel enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State.
”We have successfully apprehended the perpetrators and seized a cache of dangerous weapons used in the attack,” the statement read.
He added: “In a shocking act of aggression, the youth of Kerang Mangu launched an assault on our troops deployed to maintain peace and security during the curfew.
“This attack, which included firing at the troops’ patrol vehicles, posed a significant threat to the safety of both the military personnel and the community at large.
“During the subsequent operation to apprehend the attackers, the military successfully recovered a significant arsenal of weapons.
“The seized items include one AK-47 rifle, four locally fabricated automatic rifles, one locally made mortar bomb launcher, seven empty shells of 7.62mm, one empty shell of a cartridge, one pistol magazine, 36 Boris, three rounds of 7.62mm, and seven rounds of 9 x 19mm.”
