Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Seven Victims in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation SAFE HAVEN, under Operation PEACE (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued seven victims following a swift response to suspected kidnapping activities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on July 13 when troops responded to reports of suspected kidnappers operating in Sopp Village.

The sources said the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, triggering a gun battle that forced the criminals to abandon the seven kidnapped victims and flee into the surrounding bush.

The rescued victims were secured by the troops, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The operation forms part of sustained efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities across Plateau State and its environs.

Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Seven Victims in Plateau

Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Kebbi

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tudun Bichi have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a fierce gun battle in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to reports of terrorist activities at Mokurata Village at about 11:20 a.m. on July 13.

The sources said the troops made contact with the terrorists, leading to a firefight in which two of the suspects were neutralised.

During the operation, troops recovered one motorcycle and a Baofeng handheld radio believed to have been used by the terrorists.

However, one soldier who was armed with a PKT machine gun and an AK-47 rifle was reported missing in action (MIA) during the engagement.

The sources disclosed that efforts have also been intensified to track down the fleeing terrorists.

The operation is part of sustained military offensives aimed at denying terrorists freedom of movement across the North-West.

Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Kebbi

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis, Tramadol in Sokoto

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Goronyo have arrested two suspected drug peddlers and recovered illicit substances and other items during an operation in Sokoto State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:25 a.m. on July 13 in Achida area.

The sources said troops recovered cannabis, a pack of tramadol tablets, a jackknife, one motorcycle and two mobile phones from the suspects during the operation.

The suspects and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to combat drug trafficking and other criminal activities, particularly those linked to the financing and sustenance of armed groups in the North-West.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis, Tramadol in Sokoto