peration Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered three locally fabricated rifles during a patrol operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to intelligence sources, the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2026, by troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41, Gashish, after they intercepted a motorcycle carrying two occupants travelling from Kuba in Bokkos Local Government Area to Maijanki Village in Barkin Ladi.

The troops reportedly became suspicious of the motorcycle's movement and attempted to stop it for a routine search.

On sighting the security personnel, the passenger allegedly threw away a bag he was carrying and fled into a nearby bush, while the motorcycle rider was chased and arrested.

The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Alpha Nanfwang, a resident of Panyam in Mangu Local Government Area.

A search of the abandoned bag led to the recovery of three locally fabricated rifles.

During preliminary interrogation, Nanfwang reportedly told investigators that the bag belonged to the fleeing passenger, whom he had picked up from Kuba.

The suspect and the recovered firearms are currently in military custody, while investigations continue to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspect and determine the origin and intended destination of the weapons.

Security sources said troops have intensified patrols and surveillance across the area to curb the movement of illegal arms and deny criminal elements freedom of operation in Plateau State.

Suspected gunrunner arrested with three locally made rifles in Plateau

Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Recover Three Rifles in Plateau

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