Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two suspected armed Fulani bandits and recovered weapons during an ambush operation in Plateau state.
According to a statement quoted by security analyst Zagagola Magama on Wednesday, the operation was carried out on April 21, 2026, around the Marit general area of Doruwa Babuje following credible intelligence on the activities of armed criminals in the area.
The statement added that the suspects were known for attacking locals, engaging in armed robbery and other violent crimes.
The troops, acting on the intelligence, laid an ambush and engaged the bandits, neutralising two of them while others fled the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jack knife and a mobile phone.
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It was gathered that troops remained deployed in Marit and Lajam villages, maintaining ambush positions and conducting patrols to track down the fleeing suspects.
The military disclosed that operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal group.
The Nigerian Army reiterated that troops would sustain offensive operations to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.