OPSH troops uncover illegal weapon factory in Jos

In Vom, Jos South LGA of Plateau state, troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have discovered and demolished an illicit weapons manufacturing facility.

A statement released on Saturday claimed that the troops' intelligence-led operation produced the discovery.

According to reports, the troops found automatic weapons and related equipment that were being manufactured and shipped to other states, escalating the crisis in the southern Kaduna region and the Plateau.

Six AK-47 rifles, four submachine guns, eleven AK rifle bodies, a pistol, seven AK 47 bridge blocks, four AK 47 magazines, 210 AK 47 rifle recoil springs, seven rifle butts, eight rifle muzzles, and nine piston assemblies are among the items that were found.

Two persons connected to the factory were taken into custody.

Also recovered were one drilling machine set, and a hand filling machine.

“In addition to the seizure of the weapons and weapon fabricating equipment, two individuals directly involved in the weapon proliferation and marketing process, Micheal Dung 33 years and Yusuf Pam 43 years were both apprehended,” the statement reads.

“The leadership of OPSH working in close coordination with law enforcement agencies, will continue to ensure those responsible for perpetuating criminal activities and their collaborators face the full wrath of the law.

“This arrest sends a clear message that illegal arms production and trafficking will not be tolerated and anybody involved will be held accountable for their actions.

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