By Titilope Adako
Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have eliminated two kidnappers and apprehended gunrunners in Plateau and Kaduna States under the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a.
The operation, carried out on Tuesday, March 12, targeted criminal hideouts around Kuru and Turu in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) and checkpoints along the Bokkos-Bot-Mangu road in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State.
Troops recovered 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and 9 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm ammunition, along with an AK-47 magazine and 48 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.
In another operation at Garaje Community in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State, troops arrested a suspected kidnapper, terrorist, and gunrunner identified as Blessed Paul, aged 22.
Security operatives also seized one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and two rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.
The Media Information Officer of Operation Safe Haven disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, March 13.
The statement reads, “Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states.
“On 12 March 2025, troops conducted offensive operations as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A to clear criminal elements hibernating around Kuru and Turu in Jos South local government area (LGA) of Plateau State. During the operation, troops made contact with kidnappers/terrorists close to the high grounds in Kuru and neutralised 2 of the criminals who were in possession of 18 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) and 9 rounds of 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition.
“Additionally, on 12 March 2025 troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A mounted snap checkpoints along Bokkos – Bot – Mangu road in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. The operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of arms and ammunition along the area. During the operation, troops intercepted a notorious gunrunner identified as Mr Sengi David aged 21 years who hails from Kopal Village in Panyam District in Mangu LGA of Plateau State in possession of one AK-47 magazine and 48 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. The suspect and recovered items are in custody for investigation.”
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