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Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recuperate AK-47 journal, ammunition, medicine in Plateau

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover AK-47 magazine, ammunition, drugs in Plateau

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected terrorist recognized as Abubakar Ango throughout a stop-and-search operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources instructed Zagazola Makama that the suspect was intercepted at about 8:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026, at Kukawa village whereas troops have been conducting a stop-and-search operation.

A search performed on the suspect led to the restoration of 1 AK-47 journal, one spherical of seven.62mm Special ammunition, two cell phones, portions of gear suspected to be marijuana and different illicit medicine, in addition to ₦30,000 in money.

Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that Ango belonged to a suspected terrorist syndicate allegedly led by one recognized as Kaura.

The suspect stays in army custody and is being interrogated to ascertain his stage of involvement and determine different members of the alleged syndicate.

The arrest varieties a part of ongoing safety operations by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to disrupt legal and terrorist networks and strengthen safety throughout Plateau State.

Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover AK-47 magazine, ammunition, drugs in Plateau

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