Troops Kill Suspected Bandit, Recover Four Motorcycles in Plateau Gun Battle

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed a suspected bandit and recovered four motorcycles and other items following a gunfight with armed men in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The encounter occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9, when soldiers deployed along the Wanka axis spotted a group of suspected armed men approaching on motorcycles.

Security sources said the troops, who were manning a blocking position around Wanka Village, immediately opened fire on the approaching group, triggering an exchange of gunfire.

The superior firepower of the soldiers reportedly forced the armed men to retreat, leaving one of their members dead and abandoning four motorcycles at the scene.

Items recovered by the troops included four Honda motorcycles, two mobile phones, a packet of cigarettes and seven tablets of Tramadol.

The recovered materials have been taken into military custody for investigation to determine their possible connection with criminal activities in the area.

The operation is part of ongoing military efforts to restrict the movement of armed groups, strengthen security along vulnerable routes and prevent attacks on communities across Plateau State.

The military has continued to deploy troops to strategic locations and conduct patrols as part of efforts to contain insecurity in the state.