The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected gunrunner and killed two terrorists in coordinated operations across Mangu, Kanam, and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The operations, conducted by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team, aimed to dismantle terrorist camps and disrupt their logistics. The army reported that the operations yielded significant results, including the recovery of arms, ammunition, and critical logistics.
According to the Nigerian Army, the operation began with a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA, where troops apprehended Adamu Adamu, aka Jauro, a suspected gunrunner. He was found with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition. The suspect is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation. The army did not provide details about Adamu's alleged connections to terrorist groups.
On November 8, 2026, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase LGAs. The operations led to the clearance of several terrorist camps and the destruction of their life-support structures. This significantly degraded the terrorists' capacity to sustain criminal activities and use the forest as a haven for attacks. The army reported that the operations were intelligence-driven and aimed to deny terrorists access to weapons and logistics.
During the operations, troops made contact with terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. Bloodstains observed along their withdrawal routes indicated possible casualties. The army recovered 135 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of PMS, assorted camouflage uniforms, and other sundry items.
In a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, troops neutralized two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles. The army stated that these operational successes demonstrate the Nigerian Army's intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture in denying criminal elements access to weapons, logistics, and safe havens.
The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sustaining pressure on terrorists and other criminal networks while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property, and safeguard national security. The army's efforts aim to address the root causes of terrorism and promote stability in Plateau State.
The operations reflect the Nigerian Army's commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining national security. The army's intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture have yielded significant results, including the arrest of a suspected gunrunner and the neutralization of two terrorists. The army will continue to work with local communities and other security stakeholders to promote peace and stability in Plateau State.
Key points
- The Nigerian Army arrested a suspected gunrunner and killed two terrorists in Plateau State.
- The operations yielded significant results, including the recovery of arms, ammunition, and critical logistics.
- The army's efforts aim to address the root causes of terrorism and promote stability in Plateau State.
