Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, said it has killed a notorious bandit terrorising the Wase general area of Plateau State.
According to the spokesperson of the operation, Major Samson Zhakom, the suspect was killed during a search on the bandits’ hideouts in the area.
He said, “On 12 April 2025, troops of Sector 2 OPSH, acting on credible intelligence, laid ambush against bandits along the Pinau – Bangalala Road in Wase LGA of Plateau State.
“During the operation, troops made contact and neutralised one bandit while others fled with possible gunshot injuries.
“Troops exploited the general area and recovered one fabricated pistol.’’
Major Zhakom also disclosed that a day before an offensive operation in Wase, an AK-47 rifle was recovered during an operation in Mazat village of Barikin Ladi LGA.
He said, “On April 11, 2025, troops of Sector 4 OPSH conducted a follow-up operation at the hideout of a wanted criminal at Mazat village in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. During the operation, the suspect fled before troops arrived at the scene.
“However, troops searched the hideout and recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 23402 as well as one AK-47 magazine buried in the building.
“The recovered weapons are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to nab the fleeing criminal and also recover other weapons in his possession,’’
Operation SAFE HAVEN said it is committed to restoring peace within its areas of operation.
(Daily Trust)
