Troops arrest militia chief, youth chairman after conflict in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected Mwaghavul militia member, recognized because the youth chairman of Nchya neighborhood in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a confrontation with safety personnel imposing a curfew.

The suspect, recognized as 53-year-old Mr Hosea David, was arrested at about 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026 after a gaggle of youths allegedly resisted troops and different safety businesses imposing the curfew in the neighborhood.

Security sources stated the youths had barricaded the highway and pelted the joint safety crew with stones and different dangerous objects, whereas sporadic gunshots had been reportedly fired from hid positions.

The troops subsequently utilized obligatory pressure to disperse the mob and restore order within the space.

During the operation, David was arrested with one regionally fabricated firearm and 9 rounds of seven.62mm ammunition.

The confrontation additionally resulted within the destruction of the motive force’s door glass of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) car within the safety convoy.

The suspect is at the moment in navy custody for additional motion, the supply stated.

Troops have continued to dominate the overall space to forestall additional assaults and preserve legislation and order amid heightened safety measures within the state.

The operation kinds a part of ongoing efforts by safety businesses underneath Operation Enduring Peace to implement the curfew and forestall additional violence in affected communities.

Troops are additionally sustaining routine patrols throughout the Joint Operations Area to safeguard faculties, locations of worship and different important nationwide infrastructure.

The navy stated troops’ morale and operational effectivity remained passable.