Troops of the 3 Division and Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have uncovered and seized a cache of arms and ammunition from a bandit hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to a statement issued by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, the operation was launched following credible intelligence indicating that bandits were stockpiling weapons in the area.
Acting on the intelligence, troops conducted a raid on Rawaya village, near Kazok in Barkin Ladi. Although the suspected bandit managed to escape before their arrival, a detailed search of the hideout led to the recovery of several weapons and ammunition.
Items recovered include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, a 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 assorted items.
Major Zhakom stated that the recovered weapons are currently in military custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspect and his collaborators.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Operation Enduring Peace to sustain proactive and decisive actions against criminal elements in order to ensure lasting peace and security across the Joint Operations Area.
— Report by the Nigerian Army, October 19, 2025
