Troops neutralise three terrorists in Plateau

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush at Karem village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the operation took place at about 9 p.m. on Thursday after credible intelligence revealed that armed men on three motorcycles were heading toward the community.

The troops quickly mobilised and set up an ambush along the suspected route.

“Contact was made with the terrorists, and troops engaged them with superior firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of three of the assailants,” a source said.

A follow-up sweep of the area led to the recovery of the bodies of the suspects. No weapons or motorcycles were found, as other fleeing members of the group were believed to have carted them away during the encounter.

Security personnel have intensified efforts to track the fleeing suspects, with troops said to be in high morale and full operational readiness.