Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have apprehended two suspected gunrunners attempting to buy an AK-47 rifle for ₦1.45 million.

The suspects were arrested during a covert sting operation carried out on Friday in Bokkos Town, Plateau State.

The arrest took place at a hideout in the White House Hotel, where the suspects were negotiating the illegal arms deal.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency source in the Lake Chad region, also confirmed the arrest on his X handle on Friday.

The suspects identified as Mr. Kenneth Mayas, 31, and Mr. Bulus Yilfo, 60.

Both suspects hail from Forop District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“During the operation, troops recovered the cash sum of N1.45 million from the suspects, who are believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate.

“The sources said the arrested suspects and the recovered money are currently in custody for interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate,” Makama added.