Troops Find Another Arms Factory In Plateau

Troops of “Operation Safe Haven” under “HAKORIN DAMISA IV” during clearance operations on rugged mountainous terrain discovered an isolated structure which turned out to be a weapons fabrication factory situated on high ground in Pakachi Village, Mangu local government area of Plateau State.

In a statement issued in Jos by the media information officer of OPSH, Captain Oya James  in Jos, he said during the operation, a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered and one suspect apprehended.

He said the operation resulted in the arrest of Mr. Tapshak Plangji, a 25-year-old male, suspected to be involved in the illegal activities at the factory adding that the alleged owner of the facility, Mr. Nuhu Meshack, is currently at large and efforts are underway to bring him to justice.

According to the statement, items recovered from the facility include: five AK 47 rifles, four AK 47 magazines, 11 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 21 Dane guns, four Revolver rifles, 11 pistols with five magazines, 17 gun barrels and six rounds of 0.44 inch ammunition.

Others are a carbide cylinder with accessories, three saws, 12 filing machines, four hammers, six manual drilling machines, two electrically- operated filing machines, two G-Clamps, onene spraying machine, one Tiger Generator and assorted drilling irons

He added that the suspect, Mr. Plangji, along with the recovered rifles and other items, are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation.

The media information officer also said the  successful operation is a testament to the commitment of the troops in collaboration with other security agencies in the fight against illegal arms proliferation and criminal activities within the communities.