Nigeria, Dec. 21 -- Nigerian authorities have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and ammunition during separate operations in Plateau State.

The arrest was carried out by troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, a spokesperson said.

The Media Information Officer of the task force, Samson Zhakom, said the operations were carried out on 19 December as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of illicit weapons in the state.

"Troops conducted multiple intelligence-led operations within the Joint Operations Area, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of arms and ammunition," Mr Zhakom said.

He said troops raided a hideout of suspected criminals at Gwend...