Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several terrorist camps during security operations in Mangu, Kanam and Wase local government areas of Plateau State.
The operations also resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment and other items suspected to be linked to terrorist activities.
The Media Information Officer of Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Oteh, disclosed this in a statement, identifying the arrested suspect as Adamu Adamu, popularly known as Jauro.
Oteh said troops apprehended Adamu at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
He added that the suspect was in custody for further investigation.
According to the statement, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade also carried out offensive operations at Dajin Madam forest, covering Kanam and Wase local government areas, on November 8, clearing several terrorist camps and destroying their structures.
Items recovered during the operation included 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of petrol and camouflage uniforms.
The military spokesperson further disclosed that troops neutralised two terrorists during an encounter near Kukawa village, while additional motorcycles were recovered.
The military operations came amid renewed attacks in parts of Plateau State, where two youth organisations reported that six people were killed and three others injured in separate incidents on Sunday, November 8.
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), through its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, reported that five people, including a soldier, were killed in attacks on Gwol-Hoss in Riyom and Bel community in Barkin Ladi.
The victims were identified as Danladi Badung, 65; Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; Emmanuel Yohanna, 32; and an unidentified soldier.
The association said two other persons sustained injuries, with one of the victims in critical condition at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
It urged the Plateau State Government and security agencies to investigate the attacks, apprehend those responsible and strengthen security deployments in vulnerable communities.
Similarly, the Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM) reported an attack on Larkas community in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area, which claimed the life of 31-year-old Gambo Mangu.
The movement’s Director of Public Affairs, Tubwot Sunday, said the victim’s sister, 34-year-old Charity Mangu, sustained injuries during the incident.
He said the attack had heightened fears in a community still struggling to recover from previous attacks and displacement.
The movement called on the Plateau and Federal Governments to strengthen security operations along vulnerable border communities and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
