Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operations, conducted under Operation ENDURING PEACE, also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and other logistics believed to be used by the criminal groups.
In one of the operations, troops of the Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, raided Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area, where they arrested a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, popularly known as Jauro.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Army said the suspect and recovered items were in custody for further investigation.
In a separate operation on November 8, 2026, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensives against terrorist elements in Dajin Madam Forest, covering Kanam and Wase local government areas.
During the operation, the troops cleared several terrorist camps and destroyed structures believed to provide accommodation and logistical support for the criminal groups.
The advancing soldiers subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the armed elements to retreat.
Bloodstains were reportedly observed along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, suggesting that some of them might have sustained injuries during the encounter.
A further search 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.
Other items recovered included two drums of premium motor spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other logistics materials.
The Army further disclosed that troops encountered the terrorists again near Kukawa Village, where two of the armed elements were neutralised and additional motorcycles recovered.
The military said the operations were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt their supply chains and deny them safe havens across Plateau State.
It reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorists and other criminal groups while strengthening collaboration with local communities and other security stakeholders to restore peace and protect lives and property.
