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Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have raided the hideout of a suspected gunrunner in Plateau state as part of ongoing Operation Peace Shield.
Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, media information officer of the operation, said in a statement that the raid was conducted on 3 December by troops of Sector 2 (Sub-Sector 3) deployed to Gashish.
He said the operation followed credible intelligence on the suspect’s activities in Ranbiri village, Kafi Abu, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau state.
Zhakom said the suspect fled before the troops arrived.
He said a search of the hideout led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and communication equipment.
He said all recovered items are in safe custody, adding that efforts are underway to track down the fleeing suspect.
Zhakom said troops remain motivated and will continue to use all legitimate means to protect civilians and disrupt the supply chains of criminal groups operating in the area.
