The Plateau State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough.
Moreover, the effort targets banditry and other armed crime.
This followed the recovery of a General Purpose Machine Gun and an AK-47 rifle in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area by police force.
The recovery should strengthen the command’s efforts to disrupt armed groups’ activities.
Moreover, it will prevent them from gaining the capacity to carry out attacks on communities across Plateau State.
Mobile Policemen attached to the 81 Police Mobile Force (PMF) carried out the operation.
Consequently, based on credible intelligence about suspected bandits operating around Kafi Abu in Barkin Ladi, they acted.
In a statement issued by the command’s Police Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, operation was carried out at 8:23 pm. Additionally, the operation occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026.
The police team, led by the Commander of 81 PMF Bassa, moved into the bush area. However, they confronted the suspected criminal elements.
However, the suspects reportedly fled into the surrounding forest after sighting the police operatives.
They left their weapons behind.
A subsequent search of the area recovered a GPMG with breech T1102-20CH00007, identified as SARSILMAZ SAR762 MT by police force. Additionally, the officers also recovered an AK-47 rifle with breech number 1968M117479.
The police command said the recovery was significant.
Moreover, it supports its efforts to disrupt armed groups’ operations.
It helps prevent them from developing the capacity to launch attacks on communities across Plateau State.
Following the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, ordered the deployment of additional personnel. Additionally, additional personnel were deployed to the area.
The deployment supports ongoing efforts to locate the suspects who escaped into the forest.
Additionally, it aims to facilitate their arrest.
The command has also commenced investigations into the incident.
Additionally, it assured the public that further information would be released as the investigation progresses.
CP Faniyan commended the officers who participated in the operation for their courage and commitment to duty.
Moreover, he reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive policing, intelligence-led operations, and other measures.
These efforts aim at protecting lives and property across Plateau State.
Additionally, the Commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police station.
Additionally, the command said members of the public can contact its control room on 07059473022 or 08038907662.
Complaints concerning unethical conduct by police officers can be directed to the X-Squad.
Moreover, you may also contact the Police Public Relations Officer, Complaints Response Unit, Police Complaint Bureau and other designated channels.
