Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Plateau, recover AK-47, ammunition
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineTroops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Abubakar Ango, in Kukawa village within the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspect was intercepted around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during a routine military stop-and-search operation.
During the search, troops recovered an AK-47 magazine, a round of 7.62mm Special ammunition, suspected marijuana and illicit drugs, two mobile phones, and N30,000 in cash.
Military sources confirmed to newsmen in Jos that the arrest was made on Thursday during a routine security operation aimed at identifying and apprehending suspected criminal elements operating within the area.
The sources disclosed that preliminary interrogation of the suspect reportedly linked him to a suspected terrorist syndicate allegedly led by one Kaura.
Also Read:
- Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Plateau, recover AK-47, ammunition
- 14-year-old girl shot as gunmen launch attack on farmers in Nasarawa
- PDP in Cross River gets new chairman, backs Wike Rainbow Coalition
- OAUTHC secures N2.1b federal allocation to revive renal programme
- Dangote, African stock exchanges explore wider access for $1.6b refinery IPO
They added that the suspect was currently in military custody undergoing further investigation to establish his level of involvement and identify other members of the alleged syndicate.
The military sources urged residents to continue supporting the military and other security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist ongoing operations to rid the state of criminal elements.
They stressed that public cooperation remained critical to the success of security operations and called on citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities.
[wpadcenter_ad id='745970' align='none']