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As part of efforts by security agencies to break the chain of illegal arms dealing and proliferation, credible intelligence confirmed the stockpiling of arms and ammunition by bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Following this discovery, the troops of Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have raided the hideout of a notorious bandit at Rawaya Village close to Kazok in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. The suspect fled shortly before troops arrived at the hideout.

However, a thorough search at the hideout led to the discovery of Two AK-47 rifles, One G3 rifle, One revolver pistol, Four AK-47 rifle magazines, Three G3 rifle magazines, One Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Eight rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, Four rounds of 7.62 mm (NATO) ammunition, Three mobile phones, and other sundry items. 

The recovery was part of efforts by security agencies to break the chain of illegal arms dealing and proliferation as credible intelligence confirmed the stockpiling of arms and ammunition by bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.

This was revealed by Media Information Officers Operation Enduring Peace, Major Samson Naatip Zhakom. He disclosed that, the recovered items are in custody for further action. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing bandit and his collaborators. He assured that Operation ENDURING PEACE will remain decisive in its onslaught against criminal elements, while efforts to keep the Joint Operations Area safe will also be sustained.

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