Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a suspected gunrunner and his wife in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to Major Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation, the suspects, aged 40 and 18, were apprehended on October 8 in a coordinated operation with Operation Fansan Yamma.

The operation was aimed at enhancing security across the Joint Operations Area, and the suspects were tracked and apprehended at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops at the outskirts of Saminaka. The arrest was prompted by actionable intelligence from an intelligence agency in Plateau, which led to the recovery of 1,207 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. The ammunition is believed to be bound for armed groups operating in the North West region of the country.

The Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, is a special task force responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states. The operation is part of the ongoing efforts to address the security challenges in the region. The suspects and the recovered ammunition are currently in custody, undergoing further investigation.

The arrest of the suspected gunrunner and his wife is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the region. The recovery of a large quantity of ammunition is a major setback for the armed groups operating in the area. The Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, will continue to work with other security agencies to ensure the security and safety of the people in the region.

The operation is a testament to the collaboration and coordination between security agencies in the country, which is essential in addressing the security challenges facing the nation. The arrest and recovery of the ammunition will help to reduce the capacity of armed groups to carry out attacks and will contribute to the overall security and stability of the region.