Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised two armed gunmen during a coordinated ambush operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in a targeted strike against criminal elements operating in the area.
Desk: Defence & Strategy
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 09:12 WAT
Location: Barkin Ladi, Plateau State
The operation, conducted on the evening of 21 April 2026 near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit axis, followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed groups linked to violent attacks on local communities, according to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE.
Troops laid in wait and sprang the ambush upon contact, engaging the gunmen in a firefight that resulted in the neutralisation of two assailants, while others fled into surrounding bushes under cover of darkness.
Recovered Items
A search of the area led to the recovery of one locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone.
Follow-On Operations
Troops have maintained positions within the Marit and Lajam general areas to secure communities and prevent further incursions, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend fleeing suspects.
Strategic Signal
The operation reflects sustained intelligence-led efforts to preempt attacks and dismantle armed groups threatening rural communities in Plateau State.
Operation ENDURING PEACE reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies.
🏷️ Tags: Counterterrorism, Nigerian Military, Internal Security, Plateau State, Military Operations
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