Troops of Operation Safe Haven, and 3 division, maintaining peace in Plateau state on Monday, said it had busted cattle rustling syndicate and arrested one of the suspects around Sabon Layi axis in Mangu local government area of the state.
The troops, which are on the ongoing Operation LAFIYA JAMA’A, also said they had recovered a gun and ammunition during the operation.
Parading the suspect in Jos, spokesman of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said the suspect was being investigated.
He said, “On 23 March, 2025, troops on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A responded to information about criminal activities around the youth centre at Sabon Layi Axis in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. Troops made contact with the miscreants, engaged and overwhelmed the criminals forcing them to flee.
“The general area was exploited by the combat troops and one of the criminals, Nashak Wilson (29) was arrested armed with one AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special). Further exploitation led to the recovery of 30 cows rustled by the criminal syndicate.
“The recovered cows have been handed over to the owner, while the arrested suspect, recovered rifle, and ammunition are in custody for further action.’’
