Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have killed two suspected armed gunmen during a coordinated ambush in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday evening around 7:49 p.m. near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit axis, following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminals accused of terrorising communities through attacks, sexual violence, and armed robbery.
According to a statement by the task force’s Media Information Officer, Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, troops engaged the gunmen in a firefight after successfully laying an ambush.
“Upon sighting the criminals, troops sprang a successful ambush on the marauders. In the ensuing firefight, two armed gunmen were neutralised, while several others fled into nearby bushes under the cover of darkness,” the statement said.
Security operatives recovered a locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone from the scene.
Troops have since maintained positions in Marit and Lajam communities, as efforts continue to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks in the area.
The task force reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
