Troops Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Three Homemade Rifles in Barkin Ladi
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested a suspected gunrunner in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on June 26, 2026. During a routine patrol, they intercepted a motorcycle travelling from Kuba in Bokkos LGA towards Maijanki Village. The passenger dumped a bag and fled into nearby bushes, while the rider was caught after a brief chase. The rider was identified as 21-year-old Alpha Nanfwang of Panyam in Mangu LGA. A search of the abandoned bag revealed three locally fabricated rifles. Military sources say the suspect and the recovered weapons remain in custody. Patrols and surveillance have been intensified to curb illegal arms movement in the area.
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