Troops bust illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Jos
The troops of the Nigerian Army, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have uncovered an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Troops executed a planned intelligence-led operation that resulted in the discovery of a weapon factory. This operation led to the substantial retrieval of automatic weapons and related equipment. These arms were being produced and distributed to other states, intensifying tensions in the Plateau and Southern Kaduna.
The recovered items include 6 AK-47 rifles, 4 sub-machine guns, 11 AK rifle bodies, a pistol and 7 x AK 47 bridge blocks. Others include 4 x AK 47 rifle magazines, 210 recoil springs for AK 47 rifles, 7 rifle butts, 8 rifle muzzles, 9 piston assemblies as well as 5 cartridge housings. Also recovered were one drilling machine set, and a hand-filling machine.
The two individuals involved in the acts are identified as Micheal Dung 33 years and Yusuf Pam 43 years were apprehended.
Source: X | HQNigerianArmy
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