Troops Bust Another Rifle Fabrication Factory & Recover Cache Of Arms And Ammunition 

Posted on February 15, 2024

AISHA ABUBAKAR 

In its determination to clear troubled regions of Plateau State from criminal activities, Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN under HAKORIN DAMISA IV during a clearance operations on rugged mountainous terrain discovered an isolated structure which turned out to be a weapons fabrication factory situated on a high ground in Pakachi Village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. 

P.M.EXPRESS reports that during the operation a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered and one suspect apprehended.

The operation resulted in the arrest of Mr. Tapshak Plangji, a 25-year old male, suspected to be involved in the illegal activities at the factory. The alleged owner of the facility, Mr. Nuhu Meshack, is currently at large and efforts are underway to bring him to justice.

Items recovered from the facility included:

– 5  AK 47 Rifles
– 4 AK 47 Magazines
– 11 Rounds of 7.62mm Ammunition
– 5 Rounds of 9mm Ammun

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