Soldiers arrest suspected robbers, recover guns in Plateau

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi security taskforce maintaining peace and harmony in Plateau and some parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, and those from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The three suspects, according to the […]

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi security taskforce maintaining peace and harmony in Plateau and some parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, and those from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The three suspects, according to the troops, were arrested in two different operations.

Disclosing the development in Jos, the spokesperson of the operation, Major Samson Zhakom, said arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

Major Zhakom said, “As part of efforts to rid Jos Metropolis of criminal elements, troops of the 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN sustained operations in the metropolis with positive outcomes.

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“On 24 May, 2025, troops on night patrol around Naraguta Area in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State arrested two armed robbers. The suspects were arrested in possession of one pistol. The suspects and the recovered pistol are in custody.

“Similarly, in the early hours of 25 May, 2025, troops arrested a notorious armed robber near Crest Hotel at Corner Shagari in Jos North LGA of Plateau State in possession of one pistol and five rounds of 9 mm ammunition. Preliminary interrogation of the suspect led to the arrest of his cohort at Massalachin Idi, Ali Kazaure Area in Jos North LGA of Plateau State.

“During search of the hideouts of the criminals, troops recovered another pistol loaded with five rounds of 9 mm ammunition.”