In a significant breakthrough, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, following a meticulously executed Special Forces Tracking Operation based on credible intelligence provided by local informants, have successfully discovered and recovered the remains of the missing Fulani leader, Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo, commonly known as Ardo Panyam. This operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, October 5, 2033, marks a critical development in the investigation into the disappearance of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo.
The remains of the prominent figure were located along the Boi region, situated along the Pankshin – Bauchi Road in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Following the retrieval of the body, it was immediately handed over to the family for the proper burial rites to commence.
This remarkable achievement was made possible through the unwavering commitment of Operation SAFE HAVEN to engage with the local community effectively. The troops collaborated closely with community leaders, key stakeholders, and members of Ardo Adamu Gabdo’s family to gather crucial information and coordinate the search efforts. This exemplary partnership between Operation SAFE HAVEN and the local communities underscores the collective determination to ensure justice prevails against the perpetrators of this heinous act.
The recovery of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo’s remains represents a pivotal step in unraveling the circumstances surrounding his mysterious disappearance. The investigative efforts will now be intensified to identify and apprehend those responsible for this grave crime, in accordance with the directive of the Chief of Army Staff. Operation SAFE HAVEN remains steadfast in its commitment to tirelessly pursue justice and ensure the safety of lives and property in the Plateau region and the wider Joint Operations Area.
Major General AE Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, extends his deepest condolences to the grieving family and loved ones of Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo during this trying period. He calls upon the general public to remain vigilant, cooperate fully with security agencies, and provide any pertinent information that may aid in the ongoing investigations. Major General Abubakar further urges law-abiding citizens to unite in creating a secure and safe environment, free from criminal elements, with the assurance that justice will be served to anyone found culpable.
It is pertinent to recall that Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo went missing on Sunday, September 24, 2023, while on a visit to his siblings and friends in Panyam, located within the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, after departing from Bauchi State.
