Troops Ambush, Kill 2 Terrorists In Plateau

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, on Tuesday 21 April 2026 ambushed and killed two terrorists within the Marit general area of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.

A statement by the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinonso Oteh, said the operation, which took place at approximately 7:49pm, near Doruwa Babuje, was launched following credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed gunmen known for terrorizing local communities via violent attacks, sexual assault, and armed robbery.

He said troops upon sighting the criminals sprang a successful ambush on the marauders where in the ensuing firefight, two armed gunmen were neutralized, while several others fled into the surrounding bushes under the cover of darkness.

He said troops following a search of the immediate area, recovered one locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.

He assured that the troops remain firmly in position within the general areas of Marit and Lajam villages to ensure the continued safety of residents as deliberate efforts are currently ongoing to track and apprehend other fleeing criminal elements.

He reaffirmed ​Operation ENDURING PEACE commitment to protecting the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens.

He, therefore, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movements to the nearest security formation.