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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian army said its troops from 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State and arrested two notorious cattle rustlers.
During the intelligence-based operation conducted on September, 11, the troops were said to have recovered One AK-47 rifle, One AK-47 magazine, One fabricated revolver rifle, Ten rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and some cash.
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JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE Major Samson Zhakom, in a statement, said the arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of troops for investigation, while troops are conducting follow-up operations to intercept and arrest other members of the criminal syndicate.
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He said “This arrest is pivotal to the ongoing efforts to tackle the triggers of crisis, which troops of 3 Division/JTF OPEP are actively involved and have sworn to do in the Joint Operations Area.
