Troops arrest gunrunners, kidnappers in Plateau

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN on Sunday arrested three suspected gunrunners at Shimakar village, Shendam Local Council of Plateau State.

The suspects: are Mr. Julius Simon (alias Bagga), 37, Mr. Wolta Zambai, 45 and Mr. Iliya Peter (alias Doubok) 27.

The Guardian learnt that they are currently undergoing investigation.

Similarly, on same day, troops arrested two kidnappers: Alhaji Musa Usman 27 and Adam Mohammed 25, at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.

According to spokesperson for Defence Media Operations (DMO), Bernard Onyeuko, “Suspects confessed to have carried out several kidnapping activities in the general area, including the kidnap of one Master Jeremiah Elijah, a six-year-old, which took place on July 21. Suspects are in undergoing further interrogation.

“The Military high Command commends troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.”