Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps in coordinated operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operations, conducted by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) and the 33 Artillery Brigade, also resulted in the recovery of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and other logistics believed to be sustaining criminal networks in the state.
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 LGA, leading to the arrest of a suspected notorious 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 exhibits for further investigation.
In a related development, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade, on November 8, 2026, launched coordinated offensive operations against terrorist enclaves in Dajin Madam Forest, covering Kanam and Wase LGAs.
During the offensive, troops cleared several terrorist camps and destroyed structures used by the criminals for accommodation, logistics and other support activities, effectively disrupting their operational capacity.
The advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the criminal elements to retreat in disarray. Bloodstains were reportedly observed along their withdrawal routes, suggesting possible casualties.
Further exploitation of the forest led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT ammunition links, four mobile phones, two communication radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other logistics items.
In a subsequent encounter near Kukawa Village, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
The latest operational successes underscore the Nigerian Army’s renewed offensive against criminal networks in Plateau State, particularly efforts to dismantle their supply chains, destroy their hideouts and deny them access to weapons, logistics and operational sanctuaries.
The Army has reiterated its determination to sustain pressure on terrorists and other criminal elements while strengthening collaboration with local communities and other security stakeholders to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property, and reinforce public confidence across Plateau State.
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