Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.

Following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.

The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.

The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.

The vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones

Troops Rescue 119 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles from Terrorists in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 119 civilians, including women and children, and recovered eight vehicles after confronting terrorists who blocked a major road and abducted travellers in Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, by troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2, while conducting surveillance along the Dutsen Kura–Bulazarma–Kamuya road.

The troops reportedly sighted terrorists blocking the road and abducting civilians alongside their vehicles, prompting the mobilisation of the battalion’s Special Forces Quick Reaction Force and another QRF team from 27 Task Force Brigade headquarters.

The teams moved through the Mangari–Dora route, pursued and engaged the terrorists, forcing them to abandon the abducted civilians and vehicles in confusion.

The operation led to the rescue of 119 civilians comprising 69 men, 35 women and 15 children, while eight vehicles were also recovered.

The rescued victims were subsequently reunited safely with their families.
However, during the withdrawal, troops discovered an improvised explosive device (IED) around the Bam Buratai Junction–Bula Zarma general area.

The unit’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team marked and secured the location for safe disposal of the device.
The troops returned to base at about 7:36 p.m. the same day.

Troops Rescue 119 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles from Terrorists in Borno

Nine-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Uncompleted Building in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

A nine-year-old girl has been found dead under disturbing circumstances in the Alibras area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, sparking calls for a thorough investigation.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, when the girl’s body was discovered inside an uncompleted building in the area.

According to a statement by the Secretary of the Media Committee of the Barkin Ladi Muslim Ummah Forum, security personnel who arrived at the scene discovered bloodstains inside the building where the body was found.

Further examination reportedly revealed severe mutilation of the child’s private parts.
The deceased was identified as the daughter of Malam Yusuf, younger brother of Malam Ahmad.

Police and military personnel subsequently evacuated the body for further investigation and medical examination.

The incident has thrown the community into shock, with the Muslim Ummah Forum calling on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial and speedy investigation to identify those responsible.

The forum also urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with investigators and provide any information that could assist in the investigation.

It expressed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the repose of the child’s soul.

Nine-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Uncompleted Building in Plateau