Troops of Sector 2 Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
First Daily correspondent on Friday, gathered that the operation was carried out on Thursday night, following credible intelligence on the movement of armed men on three motorcycles heading towards the community.
It was reported that troops swiftly mobilised and laid an ambush along the route leading into the village.
Contact was made with the terrorists, and troops engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of three of the assailants.
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According to reports, a follow-up exploitation of the scene led to the recovery of the bodies of the neutralised suspects.
However, no weapons or motorcycles were recovered, as fleeing members of the group were believed to have evacuated them during the encounter.
A military source said efforts were ongoing to track and intercept the fleeing suspects, with troops maintaining high morale and operational readiness.