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

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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.

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Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos

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Troops Arrest Four Armed Militia, Recover Two Pistols in Jos

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested four suspected armed militia and recovered two locally fabricated pistols during an operation in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The operation followed a report at about 11:55 a.m. on Aug. 7 that criminals had snatched a mobile phone from the son of a woman identified as Ms. Angela Dominic at gunpoint in Anguwan Rukuba.

According to a military source, the troops swiftly responded to the incident and arrested two suspects at the scene.

The suspects subsequently assisted the troops in identifying and apprehending two other alleged members of the gang, bringing the total number of arrests to four.

The troops conducted searches at the residences of the suspects, during which two locally fabricated pistols were recovered.

The suspects and the recovered weapons are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation as security agencies intensify efforts to establish their involvement in other criminal activities in the area.

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Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute

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Four Houses Set Ablaze in Jos Community Amid Dispute

By Zagazola Makama

Four houses have been set ablaze by unidentified criminals at Ginzi Maza village in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 7, when troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace responded to a report of an arson attack in the community.

According to a military source, the troops, in conjunction with personnel of the Keystone, arrived at the scene and discovered four houses already set ablaze by the perpetrators, who had fled before the arrival of the security forces.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the owners of the affected houses were involved in a dispute with some Fulani men, with the matter reportedly already before the Keystone Nasarawa Gwom Division.

The security forces subsequently engaged community members and advised them to remain calm, maintain peace and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.

Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the arson.

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Troops Arrests Fulani Youth Leader Over Terror Attack in Kaduna Community

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Troops Arrests Fulani Youth Leader Over Terror Attack in Kaduna Community

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a Fulani youth leader in connection with a recent terrorist attack on Naridon Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Zakari Yahu Adamu, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Fadan Chanwe in Kauru LGA following ongoing investigations into the attack.

According to the sources, Zakari Yahu Adamu is a Fulani youth leader in the area and is being investigated over his alleged connection to the recent terrorist incident at Naridon Community.

The suspect is currently in custody, while investigators continue efforts to establish his level of involvement and identify other individuals linked to the attack.

Security sources said the arrest is part of sustained intelligence-led operations by Operation Enduring Peace to track down those responsible for violent attacks and strengthen security across affected communities in Kaduna State.

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