Troops of the Nigerian Army have overrun several terrorist camps in Plateau State, neutralised two terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles and other logistics during coordinated offensive operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
The operations, which targeted criminal hideouts and supply networks, also resulted in the arrest of a suspected gunrunner found with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
In one of the operations, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (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 one Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro, a suspected gunrunner accused of terrorising the area.
The suspect was apprehended with the rifle and ammunition and is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation.
Similarly, on November 8, 2026, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
During the operations, the troops cleared several terrorist camps and destroyed their life-support structures, denying the criminal elements the opportunity to use the forest as a sanctuary for planning and sustaining attacks.
The advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. Bloodstains were observed along their withdrawal routes, suggesting possible casualties.
Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other sundry items.
In a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, the troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
The operations form part of the Nigerian Army’s sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt their logistics and supply chains, deny criminal elements access to weapons and safe havens, and restore peace in Plateau State.
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal networks while strengthening collaboration with local communities and other security stakeholders to protect lives and property and safeguard national security.
