Troops Impound 28 Livestock Over Illegal Grazing, Farm Destruction in Plateau’s Mangu

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have intercepted 28 livestock, comprising 23 cattle and five additional cattle found destroying farmland, as well as 10 rams, during separate operations against illegal grazing in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 2, troops of Sector 8 deployed at Telengpat Guard Location intercepted 23 cattle and 10 rams grazing in a restricted area at Telengpat Village.

The livestock were immediately moved to a safe location to prevent further damage, while the MACBAN youth leader in Pushit was contacted to assist in identifying the owners for necessary administrative action.

In a related development, at about 6:21 p.m., troops deployed at Lamor Guard Location responded to a distress call over the destruction of a farm belonging to Mr. Felix Garba at Lamor Village, also in Mangu LGA.

On arrival, the troops intercepted five cattle grazing on the affected farmland without any herder in attendance.

The livestock were similarly secured and moved to a safe location pending the identification of their owners.

Security sources said efforts are ongoing to trace the owners of the animals and ensure appropriate action is taken in accordance with existing conflict-resolution procedures aimed at preventing further escalation of farmer-herder tensions in the area.

The operations form part of ongoing efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to curb illegal grazing, protect farmlands during the farming season and prevent disputes from degenerating into violent communal clashes across Plateau State.

Troops Impound 28 Livestock Over Illegal Grazing, Farm Destruction in Plateau’s Mangu

Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Fighter Linked to May Attack on Military School in Yobe

By Zagazola Makama

Troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist allegedly involved in the May 8 attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NETTS) in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, Musa Abdulhamid, 26, was arrested at about 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 4 while allegedly attempting to infiltrate the military facility.

During preliminary interrogation, the suspect, who said he hails from Potiskum, Yobe State, allegedly confessed to being among the Boko Haram fighters that attacked the school on May 8, 2026.

According to the sources, the suspect identified three alleged Boko Haram commanders—Mohammed, Mustapha, and Ismail—as those who led the operation.

He further claimed that the assault had been planned for a long time, with the fighters hiding in bushes near a rocky area around Buni Gari before launching the attack.

The suspect also disclosed that although commanders usually concealed casualty figures from rank-and-file fighters, the group was believed to have lost more than 10 members during the operation, as many of those who took part never returned to their camps.

According to the sources, the suspect said the group’s commanders rarely disclosed details of planned attacks in advance. Instead, fighters were reportedly briefed only when operations were imminent, after their mobile phones had been collected, and were then directed to designated targets.

He also claimed that the insurgents constantly moved from one hideout to another to evade detection by security forces and admitted to operating a long firearm during the attack, although he said he did not know its specific type.

Military sources said the suspect remains in custody and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and profiling.

The arrest is expected to provide security agencies with additional intelligence on the planning, command structure and operational methods of Boko Haram cells operating in the North-East.

Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Fighter Linked to May Attack on Military School in Yobe

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects in Plateau Following Deadly Ambush on Security Personnel

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace have arrested 19 suspects during a raid on Tongoron Community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following the recent deadly ambush on security personnel.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 as part of follow-up efforts to track those responsible for the attack on troops at a snap roadblock along the Ganawuri–Sabon Gida axis.

According to the sources, troops raided Tongoron Community, where 19 suspects were arrested for profiling and further investigation.

The suspects comprise 14 natives and five Fulani residents, the sources said.

Military authorities said the arrested persons are currently undergoing profiling to determine any possible links to the ambush and other criminal activities in the area.

The raid forms part of ongoing clearance and cordon-and-search operations by Operation Enduring Peace aimed at identifying the perpetrators of the attack, recovering stolen weapons, and preventing further security breaches in Riyom Local Government Area.

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects in Plateau Following Deadly Ambush on Security Personnel