Troops kill two gunmen and seize weapons in Plateau ambush
Troops from Operation Enduring Peace have killed two armed men during an ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was based on intelligence about criminal activity in the area. According to Captain Chinonso Oteh, the troops recovered weapons and other items after the firefight. The military continues to patrol the area to prevent further attacks and urges residents to stay alert.
What happened
- Troops ambushed suspected gunmen near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit area of Barkin Ladi.
- Two armed men were killed, while others escaped into nearby bushes.
- Recovered items include a locally made rifle, ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.
- Captain Chinonso Oteh stated that troops remain deployed in the Marit and Lajam axis to deter further attacks.
- Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities as the military maintains efforts to curb crime in Plateau State.
