In a bid to ensure a peaceful Yuletide season, troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) conducted multiple intelligence-led operations on Friday, 19 December 2025.
This was disclosed by JTF OPEP Spokesman, Major Samson Zhakom, in statement made available to journalists in Jos, Plateau State capital.
In the early hours of the day, troops raided the hideout of suspected criminal elements at Gwender Village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“Although the suspects fled the location moments before the arrival of troops, a thorough search led to the recovery of one fabricated AK-47 rifle with a magazine, one fabricated pistol, and several rounds of ammunition of various calibres,”” the statement said.
The statement further read: “In a related development, troops collaborated with an intelligence agency tactical team to establish a snap checkpoint at Mairana in Mangu LGA of the State, where an individual was intercepted with 2 boxes of ammunition containing 1,400 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.
“The suspect has been arrested, and recovered items are in custody pending further investigation.”
Zhakom however assured that follow-up operations are underway to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.
Meanwhile, the Media Information Officer of JTF Operation Enduring Peace reassured law-abiding residents of the State of the troops’ commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
He encouraged the public to support ongoing operations with timely and credible information to ensure sustained peace and security across the State.
