Troops nab suspected gunrunner, kill two terrorists in Plateau
By Ayorinde Oluokun
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, killed two terrorists and dismantled multiple terrorist’s camps in coordinated intelligence-driven operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The troops also recovered arms, ammunition and critical logistics, according to a post on the social media handles of the Nigerian Army on Monday morning.
Giving details of the operation, the Army said acting on credible intelligence, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team conducted a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA, leading to the arrest of one Adamu Adamu AKA Jauro, a suspected gunrunner terrorising the area.
The suspect was apprehended with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition.
Adamu, the Army said is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation.
The Army also revealed that on 8 November 2026, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest spanning Kanam and Wase LGAs.
It added that during the operations, several terrorist camps were cleared and their life-support structures destroyed, thus, significantly degrading their capacity to sustain criminal activities and use the forest as a haven for attacks.
The Army added that the advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray, with bloodstains observed along their withdrawal routes indicating possible casualties.
Further exploitation led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of PMS, assorted camouflage uniforms and other sundry items, the Army said.
It added that a subsequent encounter close to Kukawa Village, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
“These operational successes demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture in denying criminal elements access to weapons, logistics and safe havens.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in sustaining pressure on terrorists and other criminal networks while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders to restore lasting peace, protect lives and property and safeguard national security,” the statement concluded.