The Nigerian Army has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Plateau, rescued a community leader with gunshot wounds and recovered ammunition allegedly linked to terrorist logistics in Sokoto.
An operational report covering military activities between October 17 and 18 said troops arrested the suspects on a motorcycle in Pentor village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on October 17.
The suspects were allegedly members of a criminal gang terrorising residents of Chanso, Pushit and Janaret districts.
In another operation in Plateau, troops rescued the chairman of Miyetti Allah Langai District, who sustained gunshot wounds in an attack by suspected Fulani militia. He was evacuated to General Hospital Botto for treatment.
The report said the attack might be linked to the victim’s recent remarks at a burial, where he reportedly urged residents to shun criminality and stop destroying farms. Efforts to apprehend the attackers were ongoing.
In Sokoto, troops recovered 107 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from a motorcycle abandoned by a suspected logistics supplier who fled during a security check along the Tumbulukum-Saurna Road in Illela Local Government Area.
In Borno, troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force recovered two AK-47 rifles and a motorcycle allegedly abandoned by terrorists following an attack on Forward Operating Base Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area on October 13.
The Army said the operations were part of efforts to disrupt criminal activities, intercept terrorist supplies and protect communities.
