Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised three suspected kidnappers, rescued two victims and arrested one gun runner in Plateau and Kaduna state.

Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of OPSH disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Jos.

Zhakom said that the feats followed an operation conducted by combined troops of OPSH and 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos.

“Troops of 3 division and OPSH have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna state.

“On March 12, troops conducted offensive operations to clear criminal elements hibernating around Kuru and Turu in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.

“During the operation, troops neutralised two of the criminals who were in possession of 18 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) and nine rounds of 5.56 x 45 mm ammunition.

“On the same day, following credible intelligence on the movement of arms and ammunition, troops mounted snap checkpoints along Bokkos – Bot – Mangu road.

“During the operation, troops intercepted a notorious gunrunner with one AK-47 magazine and 48 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.

“The suspect and recovered items are in custody for investigation; they are also making useful confessions to assist troops in further operations to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate,”he said.

Zhakom said that the two kidnapped victims, both females, were rescued at Josho community of Daffo district of Bokkos Local Government Area.

According to him, the suspected kidnapper and gunrunner was arrested in Abuja, having escaped several attempts to be arrested within his area of residence.





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