Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed a suspected notorious criminal, Abubakar Ango, after he allegedly attempted to disarm a soldier while leading security operatives to his gang’s hideout in Plateau State.
According to security sources cited by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in a post on X on Sunday, Ango was arrested on November 4 by troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace, at Kukawa village in Wase Local Government Area.
During interrogation on November 6, the suspect reportedly confessed to involvement in several criminal activities and agreed to lead troops to a forest hideout where members of his gang were believed to be operating.
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The operation was intended to recover weapons and apprehend other suspected members of the criminal network.
However, while being escorted to the location, Ango allegedly attempted to snatch a soldier’s rifle, prompting the troops to open fire, killing him.
Makama disclosed that security forces had commenced further offensive operations to track down other fleeing members of the gang.
The military operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and strengthen security across Plateau State.
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