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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Troops of the Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected terrorist, during a stop-and-search operation in Kukawa village, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspect, identified as Abubakar Ango, was reportedly arrested with an AK-47, magazines 7.62mm ammunition, two mobile phones, suspected illicit drugs and cash of N30,000.
Media Officer of OPEP, Capt. Chinedu Oteh, confirmed to our correspondent on telephone in Jos that the arrest was made on Thursday during a routine security operation aimed at identifying and apprehending suspected criminal elements operating within the area.
Oteh said that preliminary interrogation of the suspect reportedly linked him to a suspected terrorist syndicate allegedly led by one Kaura.
He that the suspect was currently in military custody undergoing further investigation to establish his level of involvement and identify other members of the alleged syndicate.
The media officer urged residents to continue supporting the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist ongoing operations to rid the state of criminal elements.
He stressed that public cooperation remained critical to the success of security operations and called on citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities.
