Troops Uncover Illegal Arms Factory In Nasarawa, Arrest Suspect
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have uncovered an illegal arms factory in Agwatashi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The factory fabricating weapons was uncovered during routine patrol in the area by troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) located in Idadu.
“Upon approaching the area, the troops encountered several individuals who fled on sighting the patrol. However, one suspect, Baba Ogar, a 26-year-old male from Arusu village in Kokona LGA, was apprehended while attempting to evade arrest by hiding on top of a tree.
“A thorough search of the site led to the recovery of six locally fabricated pistols, assorted tools and instruments believed to be used in the production of illegal weapons, the sum of ₦40,500, and a mobile phone found in the possession of the suspect.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the location served as an illegal arms manufacturing site supplying criminal elements with firearms within and beyond the area.
“The arrested suspect is currently in custody, while investigations have been intensified to track down and apprehend other fleeing accomplices connected to the criminal activity,” Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKE, said in a statement on Monday.
He said that the Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Major General Moses Gara, has commended the troops for their professionalism, vigilance and sustained operational pressure, which culminated in the discovery of the illegal arms production facility.
He charged them to maintain the momentum and continue the intelligence-driven operations to dismantle criminal networks within the command’s area of responsibility.
Major General Gara solicited for more public support, urging residents to provide timely and credible intelligence to stop criminals operating in the area.
According to him, actionable information remains vital to achieving lasting security that will engender economic growth.
