Army Arrests Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recovers Rifle in Plateau
Troops of 24 Armoured Brigade, operating under Operation UNITY HAVEN, have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a rifle, ammunition and a stolen motorcycle in Plateau State.
The operation followed a distress call reporting an incident at Sabon Gida, Pil Gani Village, in Langtang North Local Government Area of the state.
According to the Nigerian Army, the Acting Commander of 24 Armoured Brigade promptly led a patrol team to the scene, where they found a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead. The victim was immediately evacuated to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
The troops subsequently worked with local vigilantes to conduct a coordinated search, leading to the arrest of three suspects identified as John Nimmeyez, Nanzif Khmzif and Nanchaf Lamck.
Items recovered during the operation included a foldable FN rifle, nine rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and a stolen motorcycle.
The Army said the suspects and recovered items were currently in the custody of the troops for further action.
It added that troops had intensified patrols across the area to prevent further attacks, restrict the movement of criminal elements and protect lives and property.
The Nigerian Army also reaffirmed its commitment to working with local security stakeholders to combat criminal activities and maintain security across its area of responsibility.
