Troops Neutralise militia, Recover Rustled Livestock After Attack During Clearance Operation in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised a suspected militia following an attack on security personnel during a clearance operation in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 7:00 a.m. on June 26 following credible reports on the activities of armed livestock rustlers around the Gero high grounds in Jos South LGA.

During the operation, the troops intercepted a herd of cattle allegedly grazing on cultivated farmland.

The sources said the troops came under sporadic gunfire from suspected militia shortly after the interception.

The troops responded by holding their position and calling for reinforcements.

Additional troops from Sector 3 at Rafin Bauna, alongside other reinforcements led by the Commander of Sector 6, swiftly mobilised to the area and engaged the attackers in a firefight.

During the encounter, one suspected bandit was neutralised, while others fled the scene.

A search of the area led to the recovery of two mobile phones and the sum of ₦14,000, believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing suspects.

The intercepted cattle were moved to a safe location for further necessary action.

Military sources said troops have continued clearance operations and domination patrols across the area to forestall further attacks and deny criminal elements freedom of action in Plateau State.

Troops Neutralise militia, Recover Rustled Livestock After Attack During Clearance Operation in Plateau

Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Plateau, Intensify Hunt for Abductors

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued three kidnap victims in separate operations in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State following sustained rescue missions against criminal elements.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the first operation was launched at about 7:30 p.m. on June 25 after troops of Sector 1 OPEP received a report that one Yusuf Usman had been abducted at Ruga Gurum in Bassa LGA.

The troops, in collaboration with Keystone operatives, immediately commenced a rescue operation at the suspected hideout of the kidnappers.

During the operation, it was discovered that the victim had escaped from his captors before the arrival of the security team. He was subsequently evacuated to Alheri Hospital for medical examination, while efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the kidnappers.

In a related development, troops sustained pressure on kidnappers who had earlier abducted travellers along the Jos–Zaria Road at Mista Ali in Bassa LGA.

The continued rescue operation forced the kidnappers to release the two remaining victims, identified as Owen Henry and Joshua Samuel Adeleke, both from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

Security sources said the victims were safely recovered, while troops have continued aggressive patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent criminal elements from regrouping or carrying out further attacks.

The military urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts aimed at tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities across Plateau State.

Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Plateau, Intensify Hunt for Abductors

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Troops arrest suspect over assault on Nigerian Air Force personnel in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault on a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 8:15 a.m. on June 25, when troops of Sector 8 (Sub-Sector 82) responded to a distress report of an attack on an aircraft man attached to the 263 Nigerian Air Force Reference Hospital, Daura, Katsina State.

The airman was reportedly on welfare pass to Gital Community in Tafawa Balewa LGA when he was assaulted by a group of assailants.

On arrival at the scene, the troops arrested one of the suspects, identified as Umar Farouq Saidu, while other members of the group fled on sighting the security personnel.

Security sources said the arrested suspect is currently being interrogated to provide leads that will facilitate the arrest of the fleeing suspects and aid further investigation into the incident.

The military said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and ensure they are brought to justice.

Troops arrest suspect over assault on Nigerian Air Force personnel in Bauchi