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Plateau: 25 Killed, 4 Injured in Armed Attack on Bassa Community

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Plateau: 25 Killed, 4 Injured in Armed Attack on Bassa Community

By: Zagazola Makama

At least 25 persons have been confirmed dead and four others injured following a deadly attack by armed men on Kimakpa Village in Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident, which occurred at about 2:45 a.m. on Monday, was reported by residents of the community who alerted security agencies that the attackers stormed the village and began shooting sporadically.

A combined troops of the Nigerian Army led by the Sector Commander, the Police, and the Police Mobile Force stationed at Miango responded swiftly to the distress call, engaged the attackers, and repelled the assault.

Following the gun duel, a search of the area led to the recovery of 25 corpses, while four injured victims were rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

The troops have commenced manhunt for the perpetrators, with extensive combing of nearby forests underway. Additional deployments have also been made to the affected area to forestall further attacks.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

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Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.

Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.

The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.

The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.

Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

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Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l

The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.

Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.

Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.

They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

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Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.

The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.

On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.

However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.

The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.

The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.

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