In a commendable operation, troops of Operation Safe Haven have successfully arrested individuals believed to be responsible for the recent unrest in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State, despite the imposed curfew. This development was conveyed through a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Oya James, on its official X handle on Friday, January 26.
The military not only apprehended the suspected attackers but also recovered a significant arsenal of weapons used in the assault. The statement issued by Operation SAFE HAVEN condemned the violent attack on Kerang communities, highlighting the destruction of properties and the assault on Airforce Personnel enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu.
The statement reads, “Operation SAFE HAVEN strongly condemns the violent attack and destruction of properties by youths in Kerang communities. Not only did the community destroy and loot properties, but they also attacked Airforce Personnel enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State. We have successfully apprehended the perpetrators and seized a cache of dangerous weapons used in the attack.”
Detailing the gravity of the situation, the statement explained that the youth of Kerang Mangu launched an assault on the deployed troops, including firing at patrol vehicles. This act posed a significant threat to the safety of both the military personnel and the community at large.
The subsequent operation to apprehend the attackers yielded positive results, with the military successfully recovering a substantial arsenal of weapons. The seized items included one AK-47 rifle, four locally fabricated automatic rifles, one locally made mortar bomb launcher, seven empty shells of 7.62mm, one empty shell of a cartridge, one pistol magazine, 36 Boris, three rounds of 7.62mm, and seven rounds of 9 x 19mm. The successful operation underscores the military’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region.