Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with Sector 1, Operation Fansan Yamma tracked and apprehended two notorious gunrunners on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Media Information Officer, JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Maj Samson Zhakom in a statement issued Monday said the suspects, Mr. Abdullahi Balarabe (40) and his wife, Shafaatu Abdullahi (18), were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF at the outskirts of Saminaka in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to him, The operation, prompted by auctionable intelligence from an intelligence agency in Plateau State, led to the recovery of 1,207 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.
Zhakom noted that the ammunition was believed to be bound for armed groups operating in the North West.
He added that following their arrest, the suspects and the recovered ammunition are in custody for further investigation and follow-up action to dismantle the wider gunrunning network.
He said Maj-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander JTF OPEP, commended the troops for their bravery, vigilance, and proactive efforts.