Army Arrests Suspected Gunrunner, Neutralises Two Terrorists in Plateau
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across three local government areas of Plateau State.
The operations, conducted in Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas, also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and other logistics believed to be used by criminal elements.
In a statement, the Army said troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA, leading to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, popularly known as Jauro.
The suspect was reportedly arrested with one 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 LGAs.
During the operation, several terrorist camps were cleared, while structures used to support their activities were destroyed.
The troops subsequently engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat. Bloodstains were reportedly discovered along their withdrawal routes, suggesting possible casualties.
Further searches in the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), camouflage uniforms and other items.
The Army added that troops later encountered terrorists near Kukawa Village, where two of them were neutralised and additional motorcycles recovered.
The military said the operations were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, destroy terrorist hideouts and deny armed groups access to weapons and logistics.
It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations and collaborating with local communities and other security agencies to restore peace and protect lives and property across Plateau State.
