Troops kill two suspected robbers, arrest 62 gun runners, others in Plateau

“They have also arrested 62 suspects in connection with armed banditry, gun running, kidnapping, armed robbery and other heinous crimes.

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“We recovered four locally-fabricated rifles, two Dane guns, 21 rounds of 7.62mm special, 13 rounds of 9mm and 11 cartridges.

“Others items recovered are six AK-47 magazines, one pistol magazine, two cutlasses, one knife, and four mobile phones.”

The spokesperson also said that troops impounded two vehicles and two trailers conveying vandalised railway slippers from the arrested suspects.

Oya added: Troops also recovered 43 rustled cows and 17 sheep; seized 426 cows for grazing on farmlands belonging to various locals across our joint operation area.

“These cows have been handed over to authorities in the various local governments for possible settlement.

“This is done with the knowledge of the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justices of the various states.”

Oya further said that troops rescued three kidnapped victims recently abducted in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

He thanked residents of Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna States for the support and cooperation, particularly for providing timely information to security agencies.

Troops kill two suspected robbers, arrest 62 gun runners, others in Plateau