From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Five terrorists were killed and a kidnapper was arrested by troops of Operation Enduring Peace while dismantling several criminal hideouts in Plateau State.
According to a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer Operation Enduring Peace, said the operations was conducted in partnership with local vigilantes.
The operation was targeted at insurgent corridors in Wase, Qua’an Pan and Shendam Local Government , while troops carried out intensive clearance operations on Saturday in Babangida, Adua, and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
He said that during a search of the area, troops recovered one locally fabricated firearm, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a cutlass.
The statement said,”While patrolling the Babangida-Adua road, the joint team engaged armed terrorists in a fierce gun battle. “
In a separate operation on Sunday, troops acting on credible intelligence intercepted four suspected terrorists in the Namu District of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area around 7:45am.
The suspects were found in possession of 100 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The statement also reads that,”While attempting to dismantle the suspects’ hideout, troops came under heavy fire from the terrorists’ associates.
In the ensuing exchange, three of the four arrested suspects were killed by their colleagues’ gunfire as they tried to escape.
“ Later that morning at about 9:35am, troops, in collaboration with local residents, arrested a suspected kidnapper at Gidan Mangoro village in Shendam Local Government Area.
“ The suspect is linked to a kidnapping incident that occurred in the area on April 3, 2026 and currently in custody for further investigation.”
While urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest security, the military authorities said the operations underscore the commitment of the Nigerian Army and its local partners to restoring peace and security in Plateau State.
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