The Nigerian Army reported that Operation Safe Haven troops intercepted a group of criminally inclined youths responsible for causing chaos in the Kereng Mangu area of Plateau State.
The military authorities strongly denounced the violent attacks and property destruction. In a statement issued by Capt Oya James, the Media Officer of Operation Safe Haven, it was revealed that the suspected youths not only vandalized and plundered properties but also assaulted an airforce operative enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State.
The statement detailed that the troops successfully apprehended the culprits and confiscated a cache of dangerous weapons used in the assault. Additionally, during the subsequent operation to apprehend the attackers, the military recovered a substantial arsenal of weapons.
The seized items included one AK-47 rifle, four locally fabricated automatic rifles, one locally made mortar bomb launcher, seven empty shells of 7.62mm, one empty cartridge shell, one pistol magazine, 36 Boris, three rounds of 7.62mm, and seven rounds of 9x19mm.
“We are committed to upholding the rule of law and will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the peace and security of the region.
“We urge the peace-loving people of Kerang and all citizens to refrain from engaging in acts of violence and to respect the authority of the state. The imposition of the 24-hour curfew was a necessary measure to safeguard the lives and property of all residents and it is essential that it be adhered to for the collective well-being of the community,” the statement added.
The Nigerian Army assured the people of Plateau State that every effort would be made to ensure the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens.
