Gunmen have killed a soldier and stolen two weapons after attacking troops at a military checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred at about 8 p.m. on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, where soldiers were on duty.
The attackers reportedly opened fire on the troops from different directions, leading to a gun battle before they escaped into the surrounding bush.
The spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Army Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the incident, describing it as a deliberate and unprovoked attack on the troops.
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Oteh said security forces had restored normalcy in the area and launched a manhunt to arrest those responsible and recover the stolen weapons.
He added that troops had intensified surveillance in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents of their safety.
The military spokesperson urged residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and provide useful information that could assist security agencies in tracking down the attackers.
The incident comes amid persistent security challenges in parts of Plateau State, where communities have continued to experience attacks, killings and kidnappings.
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