Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two suspected armed Fulani bandits and recovered weapons during an ambush operation in parts of Plateau state.
Security sources said the operation was carried out on April 21, 2026, around the Marit general area of Doruwa Babuje following credible intelligence on the activities of armed criminals in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were known for attacking locals, engaging in armed robbery and other violent crimes.
The troops, acting on the intelligence, laid an ambush and engaged the bandits, neutralising two of them while others fled the scene.
Items recovered from the suspects include a locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62×39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jack knife and a mobile phone.
The sources added that troops remained deployed in Marit and Lajam villages, maintaining ambush positions and conducting patrols to track down the fleeing suspects.
They said the general security situation in the area remains under control, while operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal group.
Military authorities reiterated that troops would sustain offensive operations to rid the area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of residents.
