Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated intelligence-driven 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 weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and other logistics allegedly used by criminal elements to sustain their activities.
The Nigerian Army said the operations were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, deny terrorists access to weapons and logistics, destroy their safe havens and restore peace and public confidence across the state.
In one of the operations, troops of the Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro.
According to the Army, the suspect was involved in gunrunning activities terrorising the area.
He was reportedly arrested with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Army said the suspect and the recovered items were currently in custody for further investigation.
In a separate operation on November 8, 2026, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, an area spanning Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
During the operation, the troops reportedly cleared several terrorist camps and destroyed structures used by the suspected criminals for shelter and other life-support activities.
The destruction of the camps was aimed at weakening the terrorists’ ability to sustain their operations and use the forest as a hideout from which to launch attacks.
The Army said advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the armed men to retreat in disarray.
Bloodstains were reportedly observed along the terrorists’ withdrawal routes, suggesting that some of them may have sustained injuries or been killed during the exchange of gunfire.
Further exploitation of the area by the troops led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two communication radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other items.
In a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, the troops reportedly neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
The Army described the operations as part of its intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive campaign against terrorists and other criminal networks operating in Plateau State.
It said the operations were intended to deny criminal elements access to weapons, ammunition, logistics and locations that could serve as safe havens for their activities.
The military also reiterated its commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorists and other armed groups while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders.
According to the Army, the objective is to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property, and safeguard national security.
