Troops rescue injured farmer, get better 4 bikes in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have rescued an injured farmer and recovered 4 bikes following an assault in Fawo village, Mbar District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 12:20 p.m. on Friday when gunmen reportedly attacked a farmer recognized as 42-year-old Hosea Anthony.

The growth was contained in a put up shared on X by safety analyst Zagazola Makama on Friday.

According to the report, troops stationed at Mbar below Sector 5 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a misery name concerning the assault.

Their arrival on the scene reportedly compelled the attackers to flee.

“A search of the area later led to the discovery of Anthony, who had sustained injuries during the attack, while a 26-year-old suspect, identified as Mallam Yunusa Isah, was arrested,” Makama wrote.

The troops additionally recovered 4 bikes in the course of the operation.

“The injured farmer was evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while the arrested suspect and recovered motorcycles were taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action,” the report added.