Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have uncovered a cache of arms and arrested one suspect in Pakachi community of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau.
“In our determination to clear troubled areas of Plateau from criminal activities, our troops during a clearance operation on rugged mountainous terrain discovered an isolated structure which turned out to be a weapon fabrication factory situated on a high ground at Pakachi village of Mangu.
“During the operation, a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered and one suspect apprehended.
“The alleged owner of the facility, Mr Nuhu Meshach, is currently at large and efforts are underway to bring him to justice,” Captain James Oya, the OPSH Media Officer, said in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.
James listed the weapons recovered to include 21 Dane guns, five AK-47 Rifles, four revolver rifles and 11 Pistols with five magazines.
Other weapons are four AK-47 magazines, 11 rounds of 7.62mm, five rounds of 9mm ammunition, 17 gun barrels, six rounds of 0.44 inch ammunition, a carbide cylinder with accessories and six drilling machines, among others.
He said that the suspect, the recovered rifles and other items were currently in the custody of the troops as investigation continues.
According to him, the operation is a testament to the commitment of the troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, to tackle the proliferation of arms fueling crisis in Plateau state.
