As part of efforts to curtail the menace of cattle rustling which often triggers crisis in the Joint Operations Area, troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
In a press statement, the Media Information Officer,
JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom said on September 11, 2025 that during the intelligence-based operation conducted on 11, September, 2025, troops arrested 2 notorious cattle rustlers and recovered the following items from the suspects: One AK-47 rifle, One Ak 47 magazine, One fabricated revolver rifle, Ten rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, One mobile phone and Cash.
The statement said the arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of troops for investigation while, conducting follow-up operations to intercept and arrest other members of the criminal syndicate.
In conclusion, the statement said this arrest is pivotal to the ongoing efforts to tackle the triggers of crisis, which troops of 3 Division/JTF OPEP are actively involved and have sworn to do in the Joint Operations Area.
