…disposed of two cylinders and disabled the remaining two. “In Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE arrested six suspected illegal miners at Rakwok mining site, Barkin Ladi LGA. “The troops recovered a cutlass, seven torchlights, a mobile phone and other items from the suspects. “In Benue, troops of Operation WHI…

…with arms trafficking to rebel elements in Cameroon. JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION ENDURING PEACE Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE maintained vigilance over communities in Plateau State to prevent armed violence and illegal weapon use. On 22 August 2026, troops responded to a report of gunshots around DTV…

…The incident occurred at about 2100 hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The troops moved to the area and conducted a search of the general vicinity, where they discovered the co…

…nabbed after stealing motorcycle from dispatch rider in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Hosiah Alfred,…

Troops foil armed robbery attack, rescue two locals in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded…

Bandits k!ll two locals, abduct doctor and woman in Kaduna community Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have launched rescue and offensive operations following the abduction of a medical doctor and the wife of a Hakimi in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on Su…

…female gunrunner, recover AK-47 rifle and magazines in Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) members and local hunters, have arrested a suspected female gunrunner and recovered an AK-47 rifle, magazines and other military-related items during a raid…

…in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, operating under Sector 8 of Operation ENDURING PEACE as part of Operation HARD KNOCK, launched the operation following credible intelligence of a planned attack on Mwar Community in Chakfem Kingdom. The intelligence received on August 19, 2026, indicated an i…

Four minors rescued as troops foil kidnap attempt in Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have foiled an attempted kidnapping and rescued four minors in Agingi, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on August 17, 2026 when troops responded to a report th…

…st@bbed as troops arrest three suspected kidnappers in Plateau raid Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected kidnappers during a raid on a criminal hideout at Mista-Ali in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on August 14,…

…the incident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on August 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report of an attack in the community. The troops arrived at the location and found that the assailants had shot dead Miss Asamau Saleh, 19. Two other victims, identified as Amin…

…personnel, and OS Usman Khalid, a Nigerian Navy personnel, both attached to Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Jos, to kidnap the wives of Bishop Ephraim Gongden and retired Bishop Benjamin Kwashi.The two bishops are reportedly residents of the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area.Upon receiving the i…

Fleeing kidnappers abandon female victim in Plateau Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued a 47-year-old woman, Mrs Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, fo…

…k!lling Fulani herder during altercation in Kaduna Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a 33-year-old farmer following an altercation between him and a Fulani boy that resulted in the d3ath of the latter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources told security a…

Kidnapped man escapes from abductors in Plateau forest Troops of Sector 2, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have rescued a kidnapped victim during an offensive operation in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops rescued the victim, identified as 37-year-old Malam Adamu Umar, at about 6:45 a.m. on Augu…

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have rescued an injured kidnap victim in Mista Ali, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, while efforts continue to locate his son, who was also abducted. The incident occurred on Sunday when troops of Sector 1, OPEP, responded to a distress call over the abduction of Boyi Sau…

…injured farmer after attack by suspected herders in Plateau Troops of Sector 5 under Operation Enduring Peace have rescued a farmer who sustained head injuries after he was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herders in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on August…

…youth leader over terror attack in Southern Kaduna community Troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a Fulani youth leader in connection with a recent terrorist attack on Naridon Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. 30 people, including eight children, were k!lled by suspect…

…arrest teenage herders over alleged farm destruction in Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two teenage herders following the alleged destruction of a farmland in Jos East and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The troops of Sub-Sector 12 responded at about 12:30 p.m. on Augus…

…and four others arrested as troops raid notorious drug hideout in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a soldier and four other suspected drug peddlers during a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zag…

…the women went into the bush to fetch firewood. The sources said troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) swiftly responded to a distress call and moved to the scene, forcing the suspected attackers to flee before they could inflict further harm. During a search of the area, the troops found the two victims,…

…19 suspects after d3adly ambush on security personnel in Plateau Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace have arrested 19 suspects during a raid on Tongoron Community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following the recent d3adly ambush on security personnel. Gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on…

…said when the attackers invaded the community, he made frantic calls to troops of the Operation Enduring Peace stationed close to the village, but the soldiers responded that they could not come to their rescue as they did not have fuel in their vehicles. Bot stated that the community was devastated that the troops who…

Gunmen k!ll community security guard in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen following the k!lling of a community sentry in Gwom Village, Rim District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops…

Troops rescue seven kidnapped police officer and six passengers in Plateau Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued seven kidnapped travellers following a swift response to a kidnapping incident along a highway in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on July 13,…