Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
During an intelligence-led operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE arrested a suspect identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro. An AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were recovered from him.
In a separate operation on November 8, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade cleared terrorist camps in Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase LGAs. The troops recovered 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of petrol and camouflage uniforms.
The Army also reported that two terrorists were neutralised during a subsequent encounter near Kukawa Village, where additional motorcycles were recovered. The suspected gunrunner remains in custody as investigations continue.
Daily Times
