Nigerian Army Destroys Terrorist Camps in Plateau Forest, Neutralises Two Bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 33 Artillery Brigade have destroyed several terrorist and bandit camps in Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State, during an offensive operation conducted on November 8, 2026.
The operation saw the troops clear five identified criminal hideouts, destroying structures and facilities used by the criminals as operational and logistical bases.
According to the Army, the troops engaged fleeing bandits in multiple encounters, forcing them to retreat, with bloodstains reportedly discovered along their escape routes.
In a subsequent pursuit near Kukawa village in Kanam LGA, the troops neutralised two bandits and recovered ammunition, communication equipment and other logistics items.
Items recovered during the operation include 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT ammunition links, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), two communication radios and four mobile phones.
Other recovered items include three woodland/desert camouflage uniforms, two Keystone camouflage uniforms and additional materials.
Following the operation, the troops established a harbour position at Kukawa to sustain their presence in the area and maintain pressure on the fleeing criminals.
The offensive has significantly disrupted criminal activities within the Dajin Madam Forest corridor, destroying the bandits’ operational infrastructure, denying them safe havens and weakening their logistical networks.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and bandits across Plateau State.
