Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have raided a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, forcing the criminals to flee.

Security sources said the offensive operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on November 2, 2026, by troops of Sector 3, operating from Anyigba.

The troops reportedly engaged the suspected kidnappers during the operation, compelling them to abandon their hideout and escape.

Items recovered from the enclave included 1,000 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, seven bandoliers, six motorcycles and other sundry items.

The recovered items have been taken into military custody for further action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal hideouts, disrupt kidnapping networks and restore security across the area.

Troops Raid Suspected Kidnappers’ Enclave in Kogi, Recover Ammunition and Motorcycles

Troops Foil Farmers-Herders Clash in Bassa, Two Injured

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intervened to prevent a farmers-herders clash over alleged farmland encroachment in Rewienku Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:15 p.m. on November 3, 2026, following a report of a confrontation involving farmers and herders over alleged encroachment on farmland belonging to Mrs Esther Sunday and Mr Sunday Danjuma.

The sources said troops of Sector 3, OPEP, mobilised to the area but came under fire from suspected armed Fulani militia members reportedly hiding among rocks around Katome.

The suspected attackers reportedly fled towards Kissado community with their cattle as troops advanced and carried out further security checks in the area.

Two people, identified as a farmer, Mr John Danjuma, and a herder, Mr Ibrahim Waziri, sustained injuries during the incident.
The victims were evacuated to Enos Hospital, Miango, and 3 DMSH, respectively, for medical attention.

Troops subsequently dominated the general area to prevent further escalation and possible reprisal attacks.

Troops Foil Farmers-Herders Clash in Bassa, Two Injured

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim After Gun Battle in Jos North

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued a kidnapped victim, identified as Mr Courage Ujah, after confronting his abductors at Maza Hills in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the rescue operation took place at about 5:20 p.m. on November 3, 2026, following a report of Ujah’s abduction on November 1.

The sources said troops of Sector 1 and Sub-Sector 12, while conducting search-and-rescue operations, established contact with the kidnappers at Maza Hills.

The kidnappers reportedly abandoned the victim and fled into the surrounding bush after being overwhelmed by the troops’ superior firepower.

The soldiers subsequently rescued Ujah and reunited him with his parents at Gwash Village in Jos North LGA.

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim After Gun Battle in Jos North