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Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE arrest a suspected gunrunner, identified as Adamu Adamu, alias Jauro, at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area, recovering an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of ammunition.
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Soldiers of the 33 Artillery Brigade raid terrorist hideouts in Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas, destroying several camps and structures used by the armed groups.
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Two terrorists are neutralised in a separate encounter near Kukawa Village, while troops recover 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and camouflage uniforms.
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The Nigerian Army says it will sustain offensive operations to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt their supply chains and deny terrorists safe havens across Plateau State.
November 09, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided terrorist strongholds in Plateau State, neutralising two suspected terrorists, arresting a suspected gunrunner and destroying several camps during coordinated military operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
The operations, conducted by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) and the 33 Artillery Brigade, also resulted in the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel, camouflage uniforms and other logistics used by the criminal groups.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner In Mangu
In one of the operations, troops of the OPEP Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro.
The suspect was apprehended with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Army said the suspect and the recovered items were taken into custody for further investigation.
The arrest is expected to assist ongoing efforts to trace and disrupt the channels through which weapons and ammunition are supplied to criminal groups operating in the area.
Army Destroys Terrorist Camps in Kanam, Wase
In a separate operation on November 8, 2026, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, which stretches across Kanam and Wase local government areas.
During the operation, the troops cleared several terrorist camps and destroyed structures used by the armed groups to sustain their activities.
The advancing soldiers subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the armed men to withdraw in disarray.
According to the Army, bloodstains were observed along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, indicating that some of them might have sustained gunshot injuries during the engagement.
Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT ammunition links, four mobile phones, two communication radios and four motorcycles.
The troops also recovered two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other sundry items believed to have supported the terrorists’ operations.
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Two Terrorists Killed Near Kukawa Village
In a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, troops engaged another group of terrorists and neutralised two of them. Additional motorcycles were recovered during the engagement.
The Army did not disclose the identities of the neutralised terrorists or provide details of their affiliations.
The military said the operations had disrupted the activities of criminal elements using forest locations across the affected local government areas as hideouts and operational bases.
The Nigerian Army said the operational successes demonstrated its intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture against terrorists and other criminal networks.
It reaffirmed its determination to deny armed groups access to weapons, ammunition, logistics and safe havens while sustaining pressure on their operational bases.
The Army also pledged to strengthen cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders to improve intelligence gathering, protect lives and property, and restore lasting peace across Plateau State.
Plateau has experienced recurring security challenges, including attacks on rural communities, killings, and destruction of property. Armed groups have also exploited forested areas and difficult terrain in parts of the state to establish hideouts and evade security operations.
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