Nigerian Army’s Operation Enduring Peace in conjunction with local vigilante groups in Plateau State has neutralized scores of terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The operation, according to a statement issued by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh,
Media Information Officer Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, was conducted as part of ongoing offensive clearance operations codenamed Operation WUTAN DAJI.
The statement said that at about 08:30 am, 9 April, 2026, troops established strategic blocking positions between Dutsen Zaki and the Odare Forest.
“During the operation, a large group of terrorists mounted on motorcycles were sighted moving along a known transit route, troops swiftly and decisively engaged the criminals with superior and well-coordinated volume of fire,” the statement added.
“Despite initial resistance, the terrorists were overwhelmed with superior firepower leading to the neutralization of 10 terrorists while some fled in disarray into the surrounding forest, leaving behind a trail of casualties.”
In a similar development, the army said that following a report of an isolated attack on commuters along road Razat and Kafi Abu axis, the gallant troops initiated a swift and comprehensive offensive targeting the criminal elements responsible for the disturbance.
“Upon the initial encounter, the perpetrators withdrew into the surrounding hinterlands, prompting an immediate pursuit by security forces into the general area to ensure the restoration of peace and security.
“In a series of coordinated manoeuvre, troops conducted rigorous cordon and search operations across Suma Suga and Takwok villages, as well as the adjacent mountainous terrain.
“These tactical efforts yielded significant recoveries of lethal hardware and intelligence materials abandoned by the fleeing terrorist elements.”
Among the items recovered, according to the statement were 3 AK-47 rifles, 3 AK-47 magazines, and 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 2 motorcycles and 5 x 25-litre jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) intended for the terrorists’ logistics.
Additionally, troops said they also recovered a National Identity Card and a photograph belonging to the suspects, providing valuable leads to ongoing investigations.
“This successful engagement marks a significant step in degrading the operational capacity of armed groups within the region,” the statement added.
“Troops are on high alert and are currently in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists and their collaborators.”
It added that Operation Enduring Peace will continue to intensify the ongoing clearance operations as troops dominates various identified flashpoints in order to guarantee the safety of lives and property of citizens.
Nigerian Army neutralizes terrorists, recovers arms in Plateau
