Troops Arrest Suspected Mwaghavul Militia, Recover Four Cattle Stolen after targeted attack on Fulani herders in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 34-year-old Mwaghavul Militia suspected of involvement in cattle rustling and recovered four suspected rustled cattle during a raid in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 9:37 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026, at Mangun village, following a manhunt for suspected cattle rustlers linked to a reported rustling incident in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area on Aug. 18., after attacking fulani herders.

The suspect, identified as Matthew Ishaya, was arrested at his residence during the operation.
Troops also recovered four cattle suspected to have been rustled and a Bajaj motorcycle from the residence.

Zagazola report that cattle rustling and targeted attacks on herders and local residents have been among the recurring triggers of violence in Plateau State, often setting off retaliatory attacks that deepen mistrust and sustain a cycle of bloodshed.

In several instances, allegations of cattle theft, killings and reprisal attacks have circulated within affected communities without receiving corresponding attention. This uneven visibility has distort public understanding of the conflict, further reinforcing perceptions of selective reporting and make it harder to establish a complete, evidence-based account of how the violence escalates.

The suspect and the recovered items were taken into custody for further investigation to establish the origin of the cattle and determine the suspect’s alleged involvement in the earlier incident.

Security sources said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to track down suspected cattle rustlers and disrupt criminal networks operating across Plateau State and neighbouring areas.

Troops Arrest Suspected Mwaghavul Militia, Recover Four Cattle Stolen after targeted attack on Fulani herders in Plateau

Kidnapped Plateau resident regains freedom after security pressure

By: Zagazola Makama

A resident of Rafiki Village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Mr Patrick Gazu, has regained his freedom after being abducted by suspected kidnappers.

Gazu was released by his abductors following sustained pressure from troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace and other security agencies involved in the rescue operation.

He was reportedly kidnapped at about 11:57 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2025, at his residence in Rafiki Village.

Security sources said the victim has since been reunited with his family and is currently safe.

The sources added that security agencies have commenced a manhunt for the perpetrators, with efforts ongoing to track down and apprehend the criminals.

The successful release underscores the continued efforts by security forces and other agencies to rescue victims of kidnapping and disrupt criminal activities across Plateau State.

Kidnapped Plateau resident regains freedom after security pressure

Troops repel terrorist activity along Kwanar Isa–Shinkafi road in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled terrorist activity along the Kwanar Isa–Shinkafi road in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The incident occurred at about 10:35 a.m. on Sept. 29, when troops of 26 Battalion, Forward Operating Base Isa, responded to reports of terrorist activity along the road.

The troops engaged the terrorists, forcing them to withdraw from the area.

Following the encounter, the troops maintained patrols and dominated the area to prevent the terrorists from regrouping and threatening motorists and communities along the route.

Security operations remain ongoing in the area as troops continue efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of movement and strengthen security across the axis.

Troops repel terrorist activity along Kwanar Isa–Shinkafi road in Sokoto