Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their campaign against armed groups with a fresh raid on the hideout of a suspected gunrunner in Plateau State. The operation, carried out under the broader framework of Operation Peace Shield, was targeted at disrupting the flow of illegal weapons fueling insecurity in the region.
The Media Information Officer of the task force, Samson Nantip Zhakom, confirmed the development on the unit’s official X page on December 4. He said the raid followed credible intelligence received by Sector 2, Sub-Sector 3 troops deployed in Gashish, who traced the suspect to Ranbiri Village in Kafi Abu, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
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Although the suspect escaped before the arrival of the troops, a detailed search of the location led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and communication devices believed to have been used for coordinating illegal arms transactions. The recovered equipment has been secured as part of the ongoing investigation.
Zhakom said efforts to track down the fleeing suspect are underway. He also noted that troops remain committed to dismantling the networks that enable arms trafficking and other criminal activities across Plateau and surrounding states. He added that the task force will continue to use every lawful measure to protect residents and maintain stability within the joint operations area.
