Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected arms dealer, killed two terrorists and destroyed several terrorist hideouts during coordinated operations across three local government areas of Plateau State.
The operations were carried out in Mangu, Kanam and Wase LGAs, leading to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, motorcycles and other items believed to support criminal activities.
The Army disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Monday.
According to the statement, troops of the Operation ENDURING PEACE Special Tactical Team acted on credible intelligence and arrested a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, popularly known as Jauro, at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area.
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The suspect was reportedly found with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. He remains in custody alongside the recovered weapon as investigations continue.
In a separate operation on November 8, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated attacks on terrorist hideouts in Dajin Madam Forest, which stretches across Kanam and Wase LGAs.
The military said several camps were cleared and structures used by the suspected terrorists were destroyed, disrupting their ability to operate from the forest.
The troops subsequently encountered the armed men and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the suspects to flee.
Although bloodstains were reportedly discovered along their escape routes, suggesting possible casualties, the Army did not confirm the number of injured or dead during that encounter.
Items recovered from the forest included 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT ammunition links, four mobile phones, two communication radios, four motorcycles, two drums of petrol and various camouflage uniforms.
In another encounter near Kukawa Village, the troops killed two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.
The Army said the operations were part of its efforts to prevent criminal groups from accessing weapons, supplies and locations they could use as bases for attacks.
It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining military operations and working with local communities and other security agencies to restore peace, protect residents and improve security across the country.
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