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Troops nab notorious gunrunner in Kaduna sting operation, recover AK-47

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NAIJA NEWS: Troops nab notorious gunrunner in Kaduna sting operation, recover AK-47 [New Naija News] » Naijacrawl

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Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a notorious gunrunner and suspected kidnapper, Blessed Paul, in Garaje Community, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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Paul, 22, had been on the wanted list of security agencies for his alleged involvement in arms trafficking and kidnapping.

After fleeing to Abuja to evade arrest, he was lured back under the guise of selling an AK-47 rifle for ₦1.5 million.

Unaware that his buyers were undercover troops, Paul walked into the trap and was swiftly apprehended. A search led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, and two rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition.

The suspect is currently in military custody providing intelligence to aid further crackdowns on his criminal network.

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Troops Arrested 17 Suspected Bandits in Plateau and Kaduna

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August 29, 2023

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The personnel of the Nigerian Army of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military task force maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have arrested 17 suspects over alleged murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal acts.Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Jos.According to Oya, the suspects were arrested between Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 at various locations within its area of res...

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Troops Rescued Attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers

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March 29, 2022

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Sequel to the attack by some bandits on the train that play between Abuja and Kaduna yesterday night, the Nigerian troops has now secured the train and passengers trapped by terrorists.Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that the military has secured the Kaduna bound train from Abuja trapped by terrorists.The Kaduna State Government received multiple reports of an attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service at around Kateri-Rijana general are...

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Notorious Bandit; Who Terrorized Abuja-Kaduna Highway Got Killed

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3 years ago

November 29, 2021

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After due intelligence, the personnel of the Nigeria POlice force has gunned down a notorious bandit who loved terrorizing Kaduna-Abuja Highway. The bandit named Yellow Magaji was gunned down by police operatives in Kaduna.This was made known in a statement released by the public relations officer of the command, ASP Muhammed Jalige, dated November 27, 2021.“On the 24th November, 2021 Operatives of the Kaduna Police Command in collaboration with the Federal Intellig...

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