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 by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) and 33 Artillery Brigade, also led to the recovery of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment and other logistics believed to support terrorist activities.
In one of the operations, troops of the 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 a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. He is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation.
In a separate operation on November 8, 2026, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, covering parts of Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
During the operation, several terrorist camps were cleared and their life-support structures destroyed, disrupting the criminals’ ability to sustain their activities and use the forest as a hideout.
The advancing troops subsequently engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat in disarray. Bloodstains were reportedly observed along their withdrawal routes, suggesting possible casualties.
A follow-up search of the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two communication radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other items.
In another encounter near Kukawa Village, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
The Nigerian Army described the operations as part of its sustained intelligence-driven offensive against terrorist groups and criminal networks operating in Plateau State.
It said the successes demonstrated its commitment to denying criminal elements access to weapons, logistics and safe havens while dismantling the networks sustaining insecurity.
The Army reaffirmed its determination to sustain military pressure on terrorists and other criminal groups, while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security agencies to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property, and safeguard national security.
