Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, October 19, 2025, by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of the operation, the recovery followed credible intelligence indicating that bandits were stockpiling weapons in the area.
Acting on the tip-off, troops conducted a raid on a notorious bandit’s hideout at Rawaya Village, near Kazok in Barkin Ladi. Although the suspect managed to escape before the troops arrived, a thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, one revolver pistol, four AK-47 magazines, three G3 magazines, 1,198 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, four rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, three mobile phones, and other items.
Major Zhakom said the recovered weapons are currently in military custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and his accomplices.
He reaffirmed that Operation Enduring Peace remains resolute in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring lasting security across the Joint Operations Area.
