Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two armed men during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, following what the military described as credible intelligence on criminal movement in the area.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Oteh, the operation took place at about 7:49pm on Tuesday around Doruwa Babuje in the Marit axis.
The statement said the troops acted after receiving intelligence on the movement of armed men allegedly involved in attacks on nearby communities.
“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 the surrounding bushes under the cover of darkness.”
After the encounter, a search of the area led to the recovery of one locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.
Captain Oteh also disclosed that troops have maintained a strong presence in the Marit and Lajam axis to prevent further attacks and track down fleeing suspects.
He added, “Operation Enduring Peace remains committed to its mandate of protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens,” while urging residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.
The operation is part of ongoing military efforts aimed at curbing violent attacks, armed robbery, and other criminal activities across parts of Plateau State.
