Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner and neutralised two suspected terrorists during separate security operations in Plateau State as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities and restore peace in the region.
The operations were reportedly conducted by troops deployed under Operation Enduring Peace, which is responsible for maintaining security and addressing threats across Plateau State and neighbouring communities.
During one of the operations, soldiers acting on intelligence arrested a suspected arms dealer believed to be involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to criminal elements operating within the state.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following surveillance and intelligence gathering by security personnel, who had been monitoring activities linked to illegal arms trafficking.
Items suspected to be connected to the illegal arms trade were also recovered during the operation.
In a separate encounter, troops engaged suspected terrorists during a security operation, resulting in the death of two of the armed men.
The military said the operations were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt the supply of illegal weapons and prevent attacks on vulnerable communities.
The arrest of the suspected gunrunner is considered significant to ongoing efforts to address the proliferation of illegal firearms, which security agencies have identified as a major factor contributing to insecurity in parts of the country.
The military has repeatedly stressed the importance of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with local communities in identifying individuals involved in terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes.
Plateau State has experienced recurring security challenges, including attacks on rural communities, killings, cattle rustling and other criminal activities, particularly in some local government areas.
The situation has prompted increased security deployments and coordinated operations involving the Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies.
Military authorities have continued to assure residents that troops remain committed to protecting lives and property while preventing criminal groups from establishing operational bases in the state.
Residents have also been encouraged to provide credible information about suspicious movements and activities to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
The Army reiterated its commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements and ensuring that those responsible for violent attacks are brought to justice.
The latest operation underscores the military’s continued efforts to disrupt arms supply networks and weaken the activities of armed groups operating in Plateau State.
However, the identities of the arrested suspect and the two individuals killed, as well as the exact locations of the operations, were not immediately disclosed.
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