Three terrorists were killed and two arson suspects arrested by troops of the Joint Military Task Force in Plateau State during separate operations in Jos North and Wase Local Government Areas. Captain Chinonso Oteh, the task force's Media Information Officer, disclosed the details in a statement released on Friday. In Dutse Uku, soldiers apprehended two men impersonating security operatives while setting homes ablaze; both were wearing tactical black uniforms and are now in custody. Two others sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and are receiving medical treatment. The operation in Karem, Wase LGA, led to the neutralisation of three insurgents following a late-night response to gunfire at around 11:45 pm. Oteh attributed the success to the strategic deployment of specialised counter-terrorism units under Operation Enduring Peace. He said the military's proactive posture has strengthened the state's security framework and urged residents to remain alert and report suspicious activity. The military reaffirmed its commitment to restoring lasting peace across affected communities.
Captain Chinonso Oteh's statement confirms soldiers killed three people and arrested two others, but offers no clarity on who these individuals were or what group they belonged to. Without verified identities or evidence of affiliation, the term "terrorists" remains unproven, raising questions about how such labels are applied in conflict zones. For residents of Plateau State, especially in Jos North and Wase, military presence may bring temporary calm, but lasting security depends on transparency, not just force. Operations like these may disrupt violence in the short term, but without accountability, they risk deepening distrust between communities and security forces.
