Troops Recover Two AK-47 Rifles After Foiling Arms Movement in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have foiled an attempt to move illicit arms through Zak Village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
During a stop-and-search operation on August 29, 2026, troops intercepted a green Volkswagen Golf and discovered a specially concealed compartment inside the dashboard.
The driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush but was pursued and apprehended. The Nigerian Army said the suspect attempted to disarm a soldier while being restrained, prompting troops to respond and neutralise him.
A search of the concealed compartment led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one magazine, two wooden rifle butts, nine magazine pouches, two camel bags, six jungle hats, a mobile phone and an ATM card.
The Army said the operation was part of sustained efforts to disrupt illicit arms trafficking and prevent criminal elements from accessing weapons used to attack communities.
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