Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected terrorist ammunition courier and recovered 100 rounds of ammunition during a sting operation in the Kuka community of Shendam Local Government Area.
Security sources revealed that the intelligence-led operation, conducted by personnel from Sector 9, Sub-Sector 91 of the task force, led to the suspect’s arrest around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.
According to an anonymous source, the suspect was found with 100 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, reportedly intended for a terrorist group active in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State and neighbouring states.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is affiliated with the terrorist group and sustained a gunshot wound during an attack in Benue State in 2024.
“The suspect and the recovered ammunition are currently in custody as investigations continue,” the source added.