Gunmen assault army checkpoint in Plateau, kill soldier

 Gunmen have attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace
(OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom LGA of Plateau state, killing a soldier and
carting away two weapons.

 

According to stories, the incident occurred Friday evening
when troops of Sector 6 OPEP deployed at Ungwan Boka got here beneath assault on the
Sopp checkpoint.

Citing sources, Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication, reported that the assailants opened heavy fireplace from totally different
instructions, prompting troops to interact them in a gun battle.

The attackers reportedly withdrew into the encircling
bushes following the change of fireplace.

However, in the course of the engagement, a sergeant hooked up to the
Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, was killed. The sources stated the soldier
was on an administrative go to to the placement when the assault occurred.

His stays have been later evacuated to the mortuary of the three
Division Medical Services and Hospital (3 DMSH).

Reinforcement troops are stated to have commenced offensive
operations, a manhunt for the fleeing attackers, and efforts to get well the
stolen weapons.

The incident is claimed to be the third assault throughout the week
towards Nigerian Army personnel within the state.

On October 29, suspected native youths allegedly attacked
safety personnel throughout a protest alongside the Jos–Mararaban Pushit–Pankshin
freeway in Mangu LGA.

The protesters have been demanding the discharge of Karfe, a
suspected Mwaghavul militia member arrested over the alleged killing of a
Fulani elder alongside the Jipun–Jennaret street.

Troops of Sector 8 OPEP reportedly tried dialogue earlier than
the scenario escalated, with protesters allegedly throwing stones and different
dangerous objects at safety personnel. A cell police officer was additionally
reportedly injured.

Also on the identical day, Gbonogbe Mensewon, a lance corporal,
was reportedly attacked by suspected native residents in Bukuru, Jos South LGA.

The soldier sustained machete wounds to his chest, abdomen
and head, whereas two civilians reportedly suffered gunshot accidents. He was
evacuated to ECWA Hospital, Bukuru, the place he was stabilised earlier than being
referred to Bingham Hospital, Jos.

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