Troops uncover arms factory, arrest gunrunner in Plateau, Kaduna

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states raided an arms factory in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops also arrested a gunrunner and recovered arms in Gidan Waya community of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state. According to the spokesperson of […]

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states raided an arms factory in Gwandanu Village, Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The troops also arrested a gunrunner and recovered arms in Gidan Waya community of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

According to the spokesperson of the operation, Captain Polycap Oteh, the raid followed efforts by security personnel to flush out illicit weapons and criminal activities within its area of operation.

Narrating the success of the operation in Plateau, Captain Oteh said, “The operation, which was conducted at about 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, resulted in the arrest of 2 suspects caught in the process of fabricating sophisticated firearms.

“During the precise tactical raid, troops seized a substantial cache of weaponry and industrial equipment used for the production of illegal arms.

“Recovered items include 2 AK-47 rifles and one G3 rifle, alongside a suite of manufacturing tools such as 2 generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filler, and a comprehensive technical toolbox.”

In a related development, Captain Oteh also narrated that “troops deployed at Gidan Waya, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, responded to armed attack on members of the Forest Guards and Vigilante Group of Nigeria. ​

“Troops, in collaboration with Forest Guards, pursued the assailants towards the Jaginde Forest axis. Upon sighting the approaching troops around Ungwar Maruwa, the suspected criminals abandoned their motorcycle and fled into the bush. Subsequently, troops intercepted and arrested one of the fleeing suspect. A thorough search of the criminals hideouts led to the recovery of an AK 47 rifle, one AK 49 rifle, a motorcycle and a sleeping mat.

​“The arrested suspects are currently in custody undergoing investigation to determine the extent of their distribution network and any potential links to wider criminal syndicates.

“Following this successful intervention, troops have intensified mop-up operations across the general area to locate and recover any remaining locally fabricated weapons that may still be in circulation as well as intercept other members of the fleeing criminals.”

​He, however, emphasised that the operations reflected the ongoing commitment of troops to restore absolute peace and stability in Operation ENDURING PEACE Joint Operations Area by aggressively targeting sources of communal violence and other criminal activities.

He urged members of the public to continue providing timely information that will assist in maintaining the safety and security of the area.