Troops Arrest Notorious Criminal, Recover Arms and Rustled Cattle in Plateau State
Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, conducting Operation LAFIYAN JAMA'A, have arrested a suspected criminal and recovered arms, ammunition, and stolen cattle in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Acting on intelligence, the troops responded to reports of criminal activities near the Youth Centre at Sabon Layi Axis at approximately 4:50 p.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a cattle rustling syndicate in possession of 30 stolen cows. A gunfight ensued, forcing the criminals to flee.
During the operation, the troops arrested 29-year-old Nashak Wilson from Jwakkom Village, who was armed with an AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Further search efforts led to the successful recovery of all 30 rustled cows.
The stolen cattle have been returned to their rightful owner, Alhaji Yakuba Musa of Kwahas Village, while the arrested suspect and recovered weapons are in custody for further investigation. Security forces have intensified efforts to track down the remaining members of the criminal syndicate.
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