Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two suspected terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operations also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment, fuel and other logistics allegedly used by the criminal networks.
In a statement issued on Monday and shared on the Nigerian Army’s Facebook page, the Army said troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) Special Tactical Team, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected gunrunner, identified as Adamu Adamu, alias Jauro, at Gindiri Market in Mangu Local Government Area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. He is currently in custody alongside the recovered items for further investigation.
In a separate operation on November 8, 2026, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade launched coordinated offensives at Dajin Madam Forest, which stretches across Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas.
The Army said several terrorist camps were cleared during the operation, while structures used by the suspects for shelter and other support activities were destroyed.
According to the statement, advancing troops subsequently made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the suspects to retreat.
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Bloodstains were reportedly observed along their withdrawal routes, suggesting that some of the fleeing terrorists may have sustained casualties.
A follow-up search of the area led to the recovery of 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two communication radios, four motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), assorted camouflage uniforms and other items.
The Army further disclosed that troops neutralised two terrorists during a subsequent encounter near Kukawa Village, recovering additional motorcycles.
It said the operations were part of sustained efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt their logistics and deny them safe havens across Plateau State.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to sustaining offensive operations and working with local communities and other security agencies to restore peace and protect lives and property.