Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Abubakar Ango, during a stop-and-search operation in Kukawa village, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspect was reportedly found in possession of an AK-47 magazine, 7.62mm ammunition, two mobile phones, suspected illicit drugs and N30,000 in cash.
Military sources confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Jos, stating that it was carried out on Thursday during a routine security operation targeting suspected criminal elements in the area.
According to the sources, preliminary interrogation reportedly linked Ango to a suspected terrorist syndicate allegedly led by an individual identified as Kaura.
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They added that the suspect remained in military custody for further investigation to determine his level of involvement and identify other members of the alleged syndicate.
The military urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing operations against criminal activities in the state.
It emphasised that public cooperation was essential to the success of security operations, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities.
