A Catholic priest has been arrested by Authorities in Plateau State over allegations of being a supplier of assorted weapons to criminal bandit groups operating within the state and neighbouring regions.
The priest according to the security source was said to have been apprehended following an intelligence-led operation that linked him to the illegal movement of firearms reportedly used in several violent attacks across rural communities.
The arrest has sparked shock and concern among residents, many of whom describe the situation as both disturbing and unexpected.
Officials say investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement and to uncover possible collaborators within and outside the state. The police have assured the public that no individual—regardless of status or religious affiliation—will be spared in the ongoing clampdown on banditry.
The development comes as Plateau continues to battle recurring insecurity, prompting calls for stronger community vigilance and more coordinated security responses.
Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.