Troops arrest 20 suspects, recover cash, electronics in Adamawa raid

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 232 Battalion (Tactical) have arrested 20 suspects and recovered cash and electronics during a raid on suspected criminal hideouts in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:00 a.m. on April 10 in Agwan Rami and Agwan Mallam areas, following credible intelligence.

The sources disclosed that troops, in collaboration with local hunters, stormed the identified hideouts and apprehended the suspects.

“During the operation, 20 suspects were arrested in criminal hideouts, while others were picked up for loitering during curfew hours,” the source said.

Items recovered include seven mobile phones, eight touch lights, one ThinkPad laptop and the sum of ₦2,137,285, among other items.

The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and enforce law and order in Adamawa State.

Troops arrest 20 suspects, recover cash, electronics in Adamawa raid

Security checks find no confirmation of alleged terror build-up around Heipang axis

By: Zagazola Makama

Available security checks and field verifications do not support the claim circulating in the alert attributed to Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri alleging imminent coordinated attacks around Heipang Airport and surrounding communities in Plateau.

Multiple security sources indicate that: There is no confirmed intelligence of mass movement or staging of armed groups in the Heipang, Kwi, Kuru, Bisichi, or Wereng axis as described.

Routine patrols and surveillance by security forced in Barkin Ladi, Jos South, and Riyom LGAs have not reported unusual or mobilisation consistent with a planned large-scale attack.

The claim of a “narrow escape” has not been corroborated by any official report from security agencies or local command structures.

Sources said that such messages often emerge during periods of heightened tension and can trigger panic, reprisals, or misinformation cycles, especially in volatile communities.

However, authorities emphasise that the absence of confirmation does not eliminate the need for vigilance.

Residents should rely on verified channels and promptly report any suspicious activity to security agencies. Spreading unverified alerts can undermine coordinated security responses and create unnecessary fear.

A senior security source described the message as “unverified and likely exaggerated”, urging the public to remain calm while security forces continue routine dominance patrols across the affected LGAs.

The general security situation in the area remains under observation but stable, with no immediate indication of an impending coordinated attack as claimed.

Security checks find no confirmation of alleged terror build-up around Heipang axis

Eight killed in fresh Plateau attack by Fulani Bandits as troops intensify clearance operations

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Fulani Bandits have killed eight residents in Mbwelle Village, Kwatas District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau, in the latest wave of tit for tat attacks in the state.

The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on April 9, according to security sources.

The victims were identified as Habila Istifanus (38), Hassan Istifanus (31), Iliya Mangut (70), Sunday Gideon (31), Innocent Banabas (20), Lucky Titus (38), Wisdom Lucky (15), and Bwehsun Hassan (25).

Joint security forces responded to the distress call but did not establish contact with the attackers, who fled before their arrival.

A security source attributed the delayed response to the distance of about 15 kilometres between the troops’ base and the community, as well as difficult terrain.

All casualties, including the injured, were evacuated to Bokkos Cottage Hospital, while troops have launched pursuit operations to apprehend the fleeing militia.

Earlier on April 9, troops under Operation Wutan Daji recorded a major operational success in Wase and Kanam LGAs, neutralising 13 suspected terrorists during an offensive along identified corridors in Daba and Seri villages.

The troops had established blocking positions between Dutsen Zaki and Odare Forest, where they intercepted armed elements moving on motorcycles.

Recovered items included two motorcycles, five 25-litre jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), one AK-47 rifle, and a magazine loaded with three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Military sources said several fleeing terrorists escaped with gunshot wounds, while clearance operations remain ongoing.

In a separate operation on the same day, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), conducted clearance operations in Daji Madam Forest, targeting camps at Dogo Ruwa and Bogwas.

The operation, supported by troops of a Combat Support Infantry Battalion and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), led to the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims and the destruction of multiple bandits’ enclaves, including one linked to a notorious leader identified as Auta Kachalla.

Items recovered included one G3 rifle, four magazines, three generating sets, and a solar panel.

Despite these gains, security incidents have persisted across Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos South, and surrounding areas.

On April 8, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) foiled an attack on commuters along the Razat–Kafi Abu road in Barkin Ladi LGA, where one civilian was killed and two others injured.

Later the same day, troops repelled a militia attack along the same axis and conducted a cordon-and-search operation in Suma Suga Takwok, recovering two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

In Riyom LGA, one civilian was killed in an ambush along the Dagbam bridge axis on the GOL–HOSS–Bwei road, while two others escaped unhurt. Troops also foiled an attack on Jol community on April 7, forcing the assailants to retreat without casualties.

Similarly, troops rescued one victim and recovered ammunition following an earlier attack in Dum village, Bachi District, where another victim was found dead.

Security operatives also intercepted 16 stray cattle grazing on farmland in Tahoss community, an incident linked to recurring disputes between farmers and herders.

The pattern of violence reflects a sustained cycle of reprisals between farming communities and pastoral groups.

On April 5, a Fulani herder, identified as Abubakar Hababe (40), was found dead in Riyom LGA in what sources described as a reprisal attack. The killing by suspected Berom Militia was reportedly linked to earlier incidents, including the attack on an illegal mining site in Gyel village where three miners were killed.

Other incidents include the discovery of the body of a 30-year-old herder, Shafiyu, in Jos South LGA, and the killing of a Fulani boy, Abdullahi Mohammed, in Mangu LGA.

Tensions were escalated since March 28, after the assassination of a Fulani leader, Alhaji Bilyaminu Julde, the Ardo of Gindiri in Barkin Ladi LGA.

Security reports also identified repeated destruction of farmlands and cattle rustling, further aggravating hostilities between communities.

Authorities said troops and other security agencies have intensified patrols, surveillance, and community engagements across affected LGAs to prevent further escalation.

“Operations are ongoing to dominate the general areas, dismantle criminal networks, and restore normalcy,” a security source said.

The developments illustrate the complexity of the security situation in Plateau, where counter-terrorism operations intersect with long-standing communal tensions, making sustained peace efforts increasingly challenging.

Security agencies have urged residents to remain calm, avoid reprisals, and provide credible information to support ongoing operations aimed at restoring lasting peace in the state.

Eight killed in fresh Plateau attack by Fulani Bandits as troops intensify clearance operations