Army arrests suspected gunrunner, kills two terrorists in Plateau

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, killed two terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across three local government areas of Plateau State.

The Army disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, saying the operations were conducted in Mangu, Kanam and Wase LGAs and led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles and other logistics.

The statement said troops of the Operation ENDURING PEACE Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a sting operation at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA, leading to the arrest of a suspected gunrunner identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro.

It added that the suspect was apprehended with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

“The suspect was apprehended with one AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition and is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation,” the Army said.

In another operation, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade on November 8, 2026, launched coordinated offensives at Dajin Madam Forest, which spans Kanam and Wase LGAs.

“During the operations, several terrorist camps were cleared and their life-support structures destroyed, significantly degrading their capacity to sustain criminal activities and use the forest as a haven for attacks,” the statement said.

The Army said the advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat.

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It added that “bloodstains were observed along their withdrawal routes indicating possible casualties”.

Further exploitation of the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of PMS, assorted camouflage uniforms and other items.

The statement added that in a subsequent encounter near Kukawa Village, troops neutralised two terrorists and recovered additional motorcycles.

“These operational successes demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s intelligence-driven approach and sustained offensive posture in denying criminal elements access to weapons, logistics and safe havens,” it said.

The Army said it remained committed to sustaining pressure on terrorists and other criminal networks while strengthening cooperation with local communities and other security stakeholders.

It added that the efforts were aimed at restoring lasting peace, protecting lives and property and safeguarding national security.