Joint Military troops known as ‘Operation Safe Haven’ have arrested three suspected gun dealers at Shimakar village, Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects were apprehended by the troops in a renewed operational tempo in their area of operation on July 24, as the troops were on clearance operation.
The alleged arrested suspects were Mr. Julius Simon, alias Bagga, 37 years; Mr. Wolta Zambai, 45 years and Mr. Iliya Peter alias Doubok, 27 years.
All the suspects, according to the Military, are currently undergoing interrogation.
The Director, Defence, Media Operations and Defence Headquarters, Major General Benard Onyeuko, said in a statement on Monday that on the same day, the troops arrested two kidnappers.
He released their names as Alhaji Musa Usman 27 years and Adam Mohammed 25 years. They were arrested at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
“The suspects confessed to have carried out several kidnapping activities in the general area, including the kidnap of one Master Jeremiah Elijah a six-year-old, on July 21, 2022.
“The Suspect in our custody undergoing further interrogation.
“The Military high command commends troops of Operation Safe Haven’ and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.” The statement reads.
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