Troops of 3 division and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected militia along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.

The OPSH’s spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, who disclosed this to journalists in Jos, on Monday, also said the troops have recovered an AK-47 rife and 30 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition from the suspect.

According to the spokesperson, the suspect was arrested during night operation by the troops, adding that he was in ambush position with possible intent of attacking unsuspecting commuters in the area.

Major Zhakom added that while efforts are ongoing to conduct follow-up operations to intercept other members of the criminal syndicate , the suspect and recovered weapons are in custody of the OPSH.

“Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN are intensifying operations against the use of firearms by unauthorized individuals to disrupt the security of the Joint Operations Area.

“We, therefore, urge the public to continually furnish troops with actionable information to carry out the operations successfully, while also addressing the challenge of proliferation of arms,” he said. (Daily Trust)