By Bavoriat Clara
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have recorded major operational successes in Plateau State, arresting suspected impostors and neutralising terrorists in coordinated actions across Jos North and Wase Local Government Areas.
In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of the task force, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, the troops responded to a distress call on Thursday night over sporadic gunfire in the Dutse Uku area of Jos North. At about 11:45 p.m., security personnel intercepted and apprehended two individuals allegedly posing as security operatives.
The suspects, who were reportedly dressed in black tactical uniforms, were arrested while engaging in acts of arson and violence within the community. The statement added that the suspects are currently in custody, while two injured persons rescued from the scene have been evacuated to a medical facility and are in stable condition. Authorities noted that the arrests counter allegations of military involvement in the unrest, attributing the violence to criminal elements disguising as security personnel.
In a related development, troops on high alert in Karem, Wase Local Government Area, foiled an attempted movement by suspected terrorists travelling on motorcycles. Following a confrontation with the troops, the assailants fled, while three of them were neutralised during the engagement.
The task force attributed the recent successes to the deployment of additional troops, including specialised counter-terrorism units, as directed by the Chief of Army Staff. It assured residents of continued efforts to restore peace and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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