Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed two armed men during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminals in the area.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Joint Task Force Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the operation was carried out at about 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit general area.
The statement explained that troops acted on intelligence reports indicating that armed gunmen responsible for attacks on nearby communities were moving within the area.
“Upon sighting the criminals, troops sprang a successful ambush on the marauders,” the statement said, adding that “in the ensuing firefight, two armed gunmen were neutralised, while several others fled into surrounding bushes under the cover of darkness.”
Following the operation, a search of the area led to the recovery of one locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.
The military further disclosed that troops have maintained a strong presence in the Marit and Lajam axis to prevent further attacks and track down fleeing suspects.
It added that Operation Enduring Peace remains committed to its mandate of protecting lives and property, urging residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.
The latest operation comes amid ongoing military efforts to curb armed attacks, banditry, and other criminal activities in parts of Plateau State.
Margaret ABAH
