…Recover Seven Firearms in Kaduna
By Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
Troops of Sector 7, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have arrested six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered seven firearms during a stop-and-search operation in Kaduna State.
The operation, conducted at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday, took place at the Samaru checkpoint in Samaru Village, Zonkwa District of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. According to the military, the suspects were intercepted while travelling in an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz vehicle with registration number EDO GUE-722-LV, en route from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State.
In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, four sub-machine guns, and the vehicle used by the suspects.
The statement disclosed that one of the suspects attempted to flee during the operation but was swiftly apprehended by the troops. The suspect sustained injuries in the process, was immediately brought under control, and is currently in stable condition while assisting investigators with useful information.
According to the military, all six suspects, along with the recovered weapons and the vehicle, are currently in military custody for further interrogation and intelligence exploitation aimed at identifying other members of the suspected network and uncovering possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
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The operation, the statement noted, forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt the movement of illegal arms, dismantle terrorist logistics networks, and strengthen security across Kaduna State and neighbouring areas.
Operation ENDURING PEACE reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive and intelligence-driven operations against criminal elements threatening peace and stability in its area of responsibility. It stressed that troops would continue to intensify surveillance, checkpoints, and coordinated security operations to prevent the movement of arms and other logistics used by terrorist groups.
The Joint Task Force also commended members of the public for their continued cooperation with security agencies and urged residents to remain vigilant by promptly reporting suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to the appropriate authorities, emphasizing that timely information remains crucial to ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and other forms of insecurity.