Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Troops of Sector 2 Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on April 2,
2026 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed men on three
motorcycles heading towards the community.
Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer,
Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, disclosed this in a statement on 3
April.
Troops also arrested two individuals masquerading as
security operatives at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area.
According to the statement, the two suspects were caught
actively participating in the arson of residential properties.
“In a
significant breakthrough aimed at restoring the desired peace in Plateau
State, troops of Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE achieved remarkable
success in the late hours of Thursday during a targeted operation at Dutse Uku
in Jos North Local Government Area,” the statement read.
"At
approximately 11:45 pm, vigilant troops responding to a distress call on
sporadic shooting at Dutse Uku general area intercepted and apprehended 2
individuals masquerading as security operatives.
"These
impostors, dressed in tactical black uniforms, were caught actively
participating in the arson of residential properties and the orchestration of
violence within the community.
"Those
arrested are currently in custody while 2 persons who sustained gun shot wound
were moved by troops to a medical facility for attention and they are in a
stable condition.
"This
pivotal arrest serves as a direct rebuttal to recent allegations suggesting
military complicity in the Jos North unrest, effectively proving that the
atrocities previously attributed to official personnel are being committed by
criminal elements using deceptive attire to sow discord and defame the Armed
Forces.
"The
momentum of this success extended into Karem in Wase Local Government Area,
where high-alert troops successfully disrupted a large-scale movement of
terrorists traveling via motorcycles.
"Upon
being engaged by the military, the insurgents fled under the pressure of
sustained combat.
"In the
engagement, 3 of the terrorists were successfully neutralized. This surge in
operational efficiency follows the strategic deployment of a battalion plus
specialized counter-terrorism troops, an initiative ordered by the Chief of
Army Staff on Thursday morning.
"The
immediate impact of these additional boots on the ground has acted as a
decisive game-changer, bolstering the State's security architecture and
restoring proactive control over volatile zones.
"In the
light of these developments, all hoodlums, insurgents, and criminal
syndicates currently operating within the State will be ruthlessly dealt with,
as the military remains resolute in its mission to eliminate all threats to
public peace.
"The
general public is kindly requested to maintain a high level of situational
awareness and support the ongoing efforts by reporting any suspicious
individuals or activities to the nearest authorities.
“Through
continued cooperation and the current strategic offensive, the military remains
committed to ensuring the permanent restoration of safety and order for all
citizens.”
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