Operation Safe Haven: Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Arms and Ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested 5 notorious gun runners in Bayamemi, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau Staten.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the five suspected gunrunners were arrested on September 17 during a daring overnight operation, which was based on credible intelligence.
The sources said that items recovered from the suspects included; AK-47 Rifles, 1 FN Rifle, 14 AK-47 Magazines, 1 FN Magazine, 5,316 Rounds of 7.62mm (Special) Ammunition 98 Rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) Ammunition and 43 Rounds of 9.5mm Ammunition among other items.
The sources said that the suspects, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, are currently in military custody for interrogation.
This development comes on the heels of previous successes by Operation Safe Haven, including the arrest of a wanted terrorist gunrunner in the North Central region of Plateau State.
