Troops foil another attack on Plateau community, gun down 1 assailant

Troops from the Nigerian Army’s Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) successfully thwarted an attack on Teegbe village in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, killing one assailant in the process.

According to a statement released by Major Samson Zhakom, Media Information Officer for OPSH, the incident occurred on 23 April 2025, when soldiers responded promptly to a distress call from a local resident.
“Troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, made contact with the attackers who fled towards an adjoining high-ground, and neutralised one of the assailants during a gun duel. Further exploitation led to the arrest of 2 individuals who are currently undergoing interrogation,” the statement read.

“The following day, on 22 April 2025, OPSH troops conducted a stop-and-search operation along the Katnan-Buratali road in Kadarko District, Wase LGA, where three suspected armed robbers were apprehended. They were found in possession of a fabricated pistol and were taken into custody for further questioning.

“During the interrogation, suspects confessed to have been operating alongside other gang members. Following the interrogation, the suspects volunteered to lead troops to their hideout to recover more weapons and arrest other gang members. However, while leading troops to the hideout, suspects attempted to disarm the troops in order to escape and were immediately neutralised,” the statement added.