Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Friday conducted intelligence-based raid operation at the hideout of notorious gunrunners at Golgkofa Village under Godogodo Chiefdom in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
A statement by Spokesperson, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, said that during the operation, the troops arrested three notorious gunrunners identified as Mr Adamu Musa (65 years), Mr Lukman Isah (35) and Mr Umar Jammo (25).
Major Zhakom said in a statement that “troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, one round of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and 3 motorcycles.”
According to the statement: “On 8 May 2025, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) conducted intelligence-based raid operation at the hideout of notorious gunrunners at Golgkofa Village under Godogodo Chiefdom in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State.
“During the operation, troops arrested 3 notorious gunrunners identified as Mr Adamu Musa aged 65 years, Mr Lukman Isah aged 35 years and Mr Umar Jammo aged 25 years.
“Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, one round of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition and 3 motorcycles.
“The arrested suspects are in custody making useful confessions to aid troops to conduct follow-up operations to arrest other members of the criminal syndicate and recover their arms and ammunition.
“OPSH will continue to leverage the support of the general public and actionable information provided to track down criminals in the pursuit for a safe environment.”