Troops Arrest Notorious Gunrunner, Recover Arms in Kaduna

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a notorious gunrunner and suspected kidnapper, Blessed Paul, in Garaje Community, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

 

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Tuesday that the suspect, aged 22, had been on the wanted list of security agencies for his involvement in gunrunning and kidnapping activities.

 

The operation, conducted under Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, was a sting operation designed to lure the suspect into a trap.

 

Paul, who had earlier fled to Abuja to evade arrest, was deceived into believing he was selling an AK-47 rifle for N1.5 million.

 

He agreed to meet with supposed buyers at a selected location in Garaje Community. On arrival, troops posing as buyers apprehended him and conducted a search.

Recovered items include: One AK-47 rifleOne AK-47 magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition

 

The suspect is currently in military custody and is providing intelligence to security forces to aid further operations against his syndicate.

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