Troops of 177 Guards Battalion (under Guards Brigade) on 24 April 2018 in conjunction with the Nigeria Police while on raid operation in Ugyi town, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State arrested some suspected militias.
The suspects who are all from Gbassa tribe of the state include: Mr. James Job, Usman Unani, Samson Baba, and Muhammad Sani, Dauda Gimba.
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Items recovered from them include: One Daihatsu SUV jeep, Seven motorcycles, 6 Dane guns, One locally made revolver pistol, Four 9mm rounds of ammunition and a cartridge, 26 daggers with names and phone numbers written on each, One sword, 40 pieces of customized regalia.
A cash of one hundred thousand, two hundred and five naira only as well as assorted charms were also recovered.
Preliminary investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority on completion of the investigation.
The general public is once again reminded to report any suspicious movements to the law enforcement agents for necessary action.
Texas Chukwu
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
