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Troops foil bandits attack in Plateau, eliminate terror kingpin
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, working with the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled a planned attack by armed bandits in Plateau State and neutralised a notorious terrorist kingpin during the operation.
The soldiers acted on credible intelligence in the early hours of December 25, when they launched a coordinated operation in Gwande community, Monguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area.
In a statement, Samson Zhakom, information officer of the operation, said the bandits, who were reportedly preparing to attack a neighbouring community, were intercepted and engaged.
He said troops recovered a fabricated revolver rifle, a fabricated pistol, nine rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and six cartridges from the scene.
“In the early hours of 25 December 2025, troops, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a decisive operation at Gwande Community, Monguna District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State,” the statement reads.
“During the operation, troops made contact with a group of armed bandits who were mobilising to launch an attack on a nearby community. The troops swiftly engaged the criminals, forcing them to flee in disarray.
“In the subsequent exchange of gunfire, one bandit was neutralised, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds.”
Zhakom said preliminary investigations confirmed that the slain bandit was a member of a feared syndicate terrorising Gwande and surrounding areas.
Following the encounter, the troops have intensified efforts to track down fleeing members of the gang.
The army reassured residents of Plateau state of commitment to ensuring peace and security, urging the public to continue sharing timely and credible intelligence.
The military also issued a warning to criminal elements operating in the area to cease illegal activities or face decisive action.
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