Troops nab illegal arms manufacturers, recover rifles in Plateau

Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 in Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.

The suspects were reportedly apprehended while actively engaged in fabricating weapons at the site.

Items recovered during the raid include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer, and a toolbox, among other equipment used for weapon production.

The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.

Sources added that troops have intensified efforts to clamp down on the proliferation of illegally manufactured arms in the area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and strengthen security across the state.