The Joint Military Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), has arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered a number of weapons in Plateau State.
The suspect, identified as Ishaya Musa, was intercepted on November 14, 2025, at the Jebbu Bassa Bypass checkpoint in Bassa Local Government Area.
Confirming the operation in a statement on Saturday, the Task Force spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, said troops recovered six fabricated single-barrel rifles, two fabricated revolver rifles, one Dane gun, an expended cartridge, and other items from the suspect.
He explained that the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal arms trafficking and strengthen security across the region.
“The suspect and the recovered items are in custody for further action,” the statement read.
The military also called on residents to stay vigilant and share useful information with security agencies, especially as the harvest and festive season draws near.
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According to Zhakom, the operation demonstrates JTF OPEP’s commitment to preventing the spread of illegal weapons and protecting communities within its area of responsibility.
In a separate operation, troops from Sector 2 of the task force raided a suspected gunrunner’s hideout on November 13 in Fashoron Village, Daffo District, Bokkos LGA, where more weapons and ammunition were recovered.
Plateau State has faced prolonged security challenges, prompting intensified military operations in recent years. The latest arrest adds to a series of recent actions targeting individuals linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.
