Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two armed individuals during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, following intelligence reports of suspected criminal activity.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, spokesperson for the Joint Task Force, who noted that the operation took place on Tuesday evening near Doruwa Babuje within the Marit area.
According to the statement, troops acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of armed men believed to be linked to recent attacks on nearby communities.
“Upon sighting the criminals, troops sprang a successful ambush on the marauders,” the statement said, adding that “in the ensuing firefight, two armed gunmen were neutralised, while several others fled into the surrounding bushes under the cover of darkness.”
Security personnel subsequently recovered weapons and other items from the scene, while maintaining an active presence in surrounding locations to prevent further incidents.
“Operation ENDURING PEACE remains committed to its mandate of protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens,” the statement added.
