ARMY KILLS TWO GUNMEN IN PLATEAU, RECOVERS WEAPONS
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By; Ganiyat Sunmola
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed two suspected gunmen during a planned ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after receiving intelligence about criminal activity in the area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the operation took place around 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit general area.
According to the statement, security operatives acted on intelligence reports indicating the movement of armed men believed to be linked to attacks on nearby communities.
The troops reportedly launched a successful ambush after sighting the suspects. During the exchange of gunfire, two gunmen were killed, while others escaped into nearby bushes under the cover of darkness.
Following the operation, soldiers recovered one locally made rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone from the scene.
The military said troops remain deployed across the Marit and Lajam axis to prevent further attacks and pursue fleeing suspects.
It reaffirmed that Operation Enduring Peace remains dedicated to safeguarding lives and property, while urging residents to stay alert and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The operation is part of ongoing military efforts to tackle violent attacks, armed robbery, and other criminal activities across parts of Plateau State.
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