𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐔, 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑, 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍!

Selemedia Africa | Security Watch
Reported by David Joshua

𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐔, 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑, 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Troops of the 3 Division / Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have struck a major blow in the battle against violence and arms proliferation. In a precision-led raid, they uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The operation led to the arrest of a suspected weapons fabricator and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition. [1]

What Happened

•⁠ ⁠The raid was conducted on September 17, 2025, following credible intelligence about an arms fabricator operating within the area. [1]
•⁠ ⁠According to Major Samson Zhakom, spokesperson for the 3 Division, one suspect was arrested at the site, while others fled. [2]
•⁠ ⁠On-site, troops recovered:

• 12 assorted fabricated weapons [1]
• One fabricated pistol [2]
• 19 rounds of PKT ammunition; 12 cartridges; 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special); 10 rounds of 9mm; 4 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO); one round of QJC ammunition; a smoke grenade [1]Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/enduring-peace-troops-raid-illegal-arms-factory-arrest-weapon-fabricator-in-plateau/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Daily Post Nigeria: dailypost.ng/2025/09/18/plateau-army-uncovers-illegal-weapons-plant-in-barkin-ladi-seizes-assorted-arms/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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David Joshua Oliver

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Oliver David Joshua is a seasoned media professional with a passion for impactful journalism and strategic leadership. As the Managing Director and Editor-In-Chief of Sele Media Africa, he oversees the organization’s editorial vision, ensuring high standards of truth, balance, and bold reporting. Known for his sharp editorial eye and commitment to excellence, Oliver plays a key role in shaping the voice of Sele Media Africa across the continent. His leadership continues to drive innovation, credibility, and growth in Africa’s digital media space.

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