Troops Arrest Motorcycle Thief, Recover Stolen Motorcycle in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Zagazola Media Network gathered that the suspect, identified as Hosiah Alfred, was arrested at the Sabon Gari checkpoint in Mangu at about 5:50 a.m. on August 24, 2026.

The troops, operating under Operation HARD KNOCK, intercepted Alfred while he was travelling in a commercial vehicle reportedly en route to Duklin in Bauchi State from Abuja.

According to security sources, the troops became suspicious of the motorcycle in his possession and subjected him to questioning.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to stealing the motorcycle from a dispatch rider identified as Yusuf Gideon, who works for one Mr. Nonso in Abuja.

The suspect and the recovered motorcycle are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation.

Security authorities are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft, trace the rightful owner of the motorcycle and determine whether the suspect is linked to other criminal activities.

The development highlights the continued security checks being conducted along major routes in Plateau State to detect and prevent the movement of suspected criminals and stolen property.

Troops Arrest Motorcycle Thief, Recover Stolen Motorcycle in Plateau

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have arrested three suspected illicit drug peddlers during a raid on a suspected drug hideout in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The operation was conducted at about 11:00 p.m. on August 23, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, raided a suspected drug peddling hideout known as “Downstairs/Upstairs” at Mista Ali.

During the operation, the troops arrested three suspects and recovered quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

The suspects and recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to the Keystone Outpost, Mista Ali, for further investigation and necessary action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt illicit drug activities and other criminal networks capable of undermining security in vulnerable communities across Plateau State.

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Drug Peddlers in Plateau

Troops Intervene After Farm Destruction, Assault of Herder in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have intervened in separate incidents involving alleged destruction of farmlands and the assault of a herder in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incidents occurred on Sunday, August 23, 2026, around the Kwi general area of the local government.

According to a security source, troops responded to a report of cattle destroying farmlands in the area and, upon arrival, discovered an injured herder who had allegedly been assaulted by some Berom youths.

The troops immediately brought the situation under control and evacuated the injured herder to a hospital for medical attention.

In a related development, troops also responded to reports of the destruction of multiple farmlands around Kwi, including the Bok and Gura areas.

On arrival, the troops reportedly found a herd of cattle grazing on the farmlands, while the herder fled after sighting the security personnel.

The livestock were subsequently moved to the troops’ location to allow for an amicable resolution of the dispute and prevent further escalation between farmers and herders.

The intervention is part of ongoing efforts by Operation ENDURING PEACE to prevent farmer-herder disputes from escalating into violence and maintain peace in vulnerable communities across Plateau State.

Security personnel are maintaining surveillance in the affected areas while efforts continue to ensure peaceful resolution of the incidents.

Troops Intervene After Farm Destruction, Assault of Herder in Plateau