Nigerian army troops in Plateau state have arrested a notorious cattle rustler, Mallam Maawuya Shuaibu, at Mararaban Kantom in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect who has been on the watchlist of the security agencies in connection with criminal activities in the general area of Barikin Ladi, Riyom and Mangu Local Government areas of the state, was nabbed as the vigilant troops responded to credible intelligence on the suspect's illicit activities.
The troops recovered 32 rustled cows from the suspect.
Likewise in Bayelsa State, troops conducted raid operations into suspected criminal hideouts in Korokorosie Community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
During the operation, troops arrested Mr Donald Emason and recovered one Revolver pistol and two locally fabricated guns concealed by the suspect.
Similarly, troops deployed at Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state have arrested a suspected gun runner, Mohammed Bello, 33 years. The suspect, who was picked up from his hideout, confessed to be one of the couriers supplying arms and ammunition to Bello Chikidawoje's kidnap syndicate operating in the general area.
These successful operations demonstrate the Nigerian Army's commitment to combating terrorism, criminalities, and other security challenges across the country.