Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack on locals by suspected terrorists in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on April 3 along Yelwa cattle market axis, following a distress call over sporadic shooting in the area.

The sources explained that troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, upon which the suspected gunmen fled into nearby bushes on sighting the advancing troops.

According to the sources, troops conducted a follow-up exploitation of the area and discovered two locals who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.

The injured victims were immediately evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

The sources added that troops have dominated the general area to deny the criminals freedom of action, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured

Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have responded to an isolated killing incident in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 3 along the JOL–Tanjol village road, following reports of an attack on a Hausa youths by suspected hoodlums.

The sources explained that troops of Sector 6, stationed at Dokku, immediately moved to the scene upon receiving the information.

According to the sources, the corpse of the victim was discovered to have already been evacuated by family members for burial before the arrival of the troops.

They added that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the assailants, while security surveillance has been intensified in the area to prevent further incidents.

Zagazola report that despite efforts of security agencies to restore normalcy in Plateau there have been reports of silents killings orchestrated by the youths in Plateau against other ethnic communities.

Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family

Troops neutralise suspected armed robber in Kaduna, recover weapons

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have neutralised a suspected armed robber and recovered weapons during a clearance operation in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security sources said the operation was carried out in the early hours of Saturday following a distress call from a motorist over the activities of armed robbers along the Mallagum–Kagoro–Kaura checkpoint axis.

According to the sources, troops swiftly mobilised and conducted a route clearance operation, during which they made contact with the suspects and engaged them with superior firepower.

“During the engagement, one of the armed robbers was neutralised, while others fled into nearby bushes with suspected gunshot wounds,” the source said.

He added that troops subsequently exploited the area and recovered one locally fabricated gun, a cutlass and a knife, among other items.

The source further disclosed that the troops expended six rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition during the encounter.

Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while normalcy has been restored along the affected route.

Troops neutralise suspected armed robber in Kaduna, recover weapons