Troops under Operation OPEP have arrested two suspects in possession of a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Kuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau.
The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on April 1, 2026 while troops of Sector 6 OPEP were conducting routine checks in the area.
The suspects were intercepted with one pistol loaded with four rounds of 9mm ammunition, two mobile phones, a jackknife and the sum of N1,700.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the source of the weapon and possible links to criminal networks.
