Plateau State, Nigeria: Army Arrests Suspected Arms Fabricators; Medical Drive Continues
Nigerian Army troops arrested four suspected illegal arms fabricators and gunrunners in coordinated operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State, recovering locally fabricated firearms and ammunition, according to a post by X user Turen (@Turen_me). The arrests form part of ongoing efforts to disrupt networks linked to insecurity in the state. Separately, state authorities continue preparations for free medical outreach.
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