Troops of Operation Enduring Peace killed two armed gunmen in an ambush at Marit general area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The operation took place at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje, following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected attackers. The Joint Task Force disclosed the outcome in a statement signed by Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Jos. Upon sighting the suspects, troops launched an ambush that neutralised two gunmen, while others escaped into nearby bushes under cover of darkness.
Recovered from the scene were a locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone. The Joint Task Force confirmed that troops remain deployed in Marit and Lajam villages to track down fleeing suspects. Security agencies are urging residents to report any suspicious activity to support ongoing efforts to stabilise the area.
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