Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 24 Armoured Brigade have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a rifle, ammunition and a stolen motorcycle following a distress call in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation, conducted under Operation UNITY HAVEN, followed a reported robbery incident at Sabon Gida, Pil Gani village, where a victim sustained a gunshot wound to the forehead.
According to the Army, the Acting Commander of the 24 Armoured Brigade swiftly led a patrol team to the scene after receiving the distress call.
The injured victim was evacuated to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment, while the troops subsequently teamed up with local vigilantes to search the area for the perpetrators.
The coordinated operation led to the arrest of three suspects identified as John Nimmeyez, Nanzif Khmzif and Nanchaf Lamck.
Items recovered from the suspects included a foldable FN rifle, nine rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen.
The Army said the suspects and recovered items were in the custody of the troops for further action.
It added that troops had intensified patrols across the area to prevent further attacks, restrict the activities of criminal elements and reassure residents.
The statement said the Army would continue to collaborate with local security stakeholders “to disrupt criminal activities and sustain a secure environment for communities across the area of responsibility.”
The operation, according to the Army, underscores the brigade’s efforts to strengthen security, respond promptly to distress calls and protect lives and property in its area of responsibility.
