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SAA

SAA event in Monguna District, Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, Gwande Community area, Nigeria on Thu 25th December 2025

25th December 2025

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TROOPS OF 3 DIVISION/OPERATION ENDURING PEACE FOIL PLANNED ATTACK, NEUTRALISE NOTORIOUS BANDIT, RECOVER WEAPONS IN PLATEAU STATE

As part of the decisive phase of the ongoing Operation PEACE SHIELD, troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have sustained robust offensive operations across the Joint Operations Area to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the yuletide period.

In the early hours of 25 December 2025, troops, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a decisive operation at Gwande Community, Monguna District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. During the operation, troops made contact with a group of armed bandits who were mobilising to launch an attack on a nearby community. The troops swiftly engaged the criminals, forcing them to flee in disarray.

In the subsequent exchange of gunfire, one bandit was neutralised, while others escaped with possible gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the criminals include one fabricated revolver rifle, one fabricated pistol, 9 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and 6 cartridges.

Preliminary feedback from the community confirmed that the neutralised bandit was a member of a notorious criminal syndicate that has been terrorising Gwande Community and its environs. Consequently, troops have intensified follow-up operations to track down, intercept, and apprehend the fleeing members of the syndicate.

The 3 Division/JTF OPEP reassure law-abiding residents of Plateau State of its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

Criminal elements operating within the Joint Operations Area are hereby warned to desist from all forms of illegal activities or face decisive military action, as troops remain resolute, vigilant, and prepared to deal ruthlessly with any threat to peace and security.

SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM
Major
Media Information Officer
JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE
25 December 2025

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Monguna District, Bokkos LGA, Plateau State ( Gwande Community area )

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