The media officer for the Special Military Taskforce, Captain Oya James, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Jos on Friday.
“A thorough search of the factory led to the recovery of 22 different weapons including seven pistols, two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, two military grade AK-47 rifles, and nine revolvers. Others include one submachine gun, rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, machine tools, and a gas cylinder.
“In a follow-up operation from midnight yesterday up till early hours of September 22, 2023, troops raided another hideout in Adua 1 village in Kafanchan and captured additional two AK-47 rifles, two revolver rifles, live rounds of 9mm and 7.62 ammunitions, six dangerous daggers, one hacker axe, several empty cases of 7.62mm special rounds, two police uniforms, one military camouflage trousers, among others.
James further disclosed that the major kingpin whose name was withheld behind the syndicate was still on the run but would soon be apprehended. “While commending troops for their doggedness and resilience, the GOC/Commander OPSH also vowed to ensure all fleeing syndicate members were arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. Sponsors and perpetrators of criminalities should immediately abandon their evil ways and embrace lawful means of livelihood,” he added.All rights reserved.
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