Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their offensive against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralising several suspects in separate operations, arresting a suspected gunrunner and recovering locally fabricated rifles during coordinated security operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The military said the operations, conducted between June 26 and July 1, were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves, disrupt criminal networks and restore lasting peace within the Joint Operations Area.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, troops of Sector 6 launched an operation on June 26 at Gero Highground in Jos South Local Government Area following intelligence reports of terrorist activities in the area.
The statement said the troops came under heavy gunfire from terrorists, who allegedly used livestock as cover during the encounter.
“Approaching the Highground, the troops came under fire from the terrorists’ hideout, who were using livestock as a shield. Troops immediately held their position and called for reinforcement. The timely arrival of the reinforcement forced the terrorists to withdraw from the engagement area,” the statement said.
