Troops Burst Cattle Rustling Syndicate In Plateau Recover Weapons
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau State, recovering dangerous weapons and ammunition in the process.
JTF OPEP’s Media Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, who disclosed this on Thursday, described the raid carried out same day, following credible intelligence, as a major breakthrough.
Accirding to him, the raid carried out at the suspects’ hideout located in Kogul Village, Mangu Local Government Area of the state,
yielded the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, a loaded magazine, a fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, a mobile phone, and cash.
He said the arrested suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation, while troops have launched follow-up operations to track down other fleeing members of the criminal gang.
Military authorities described the arrest as a significant step toward dismantling cattle rustling networks that have fueled violence and instability in Plateau and neighbouring states.
“The operation is pivotal in tackling the triggers of crisis, and our troops remain resolute in flushing out criminal elements threatening peace in the Joint Operations Area,” Zhakom stated.
