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SAA event in Plateau State, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Exland area, Nigeria on Tue 1st September 2026

1st September 2026

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Troops arrest four suspected motorcycle thieves, recover weapons in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested four suspected motorcycle thieves and recovered three motorcycles and weapons during an operation in Exland Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The operation was conducted at about 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, following a report on the activities of suspected motorcycle snatchers operating in the area.

Sources said that the troops of Sub-Sector 41 deployed in Exland responded to the report and arrested four suspects at the location.

The suspects were identified as Yusuf Tahiru, 25; Ayuba Aliyu, 23; Anas Usman, 20, also known as “Kurra Berom”; and Ibrahim Muhammad, 20.

Following the arrests, troops conducted a cordon-and-search operation within the suspected area of activity and recovered three motorcycles believed to be connected to the suspects.

The troops also recovered one locally fabricated firearm, one cutlass and one knife during the operation.

The suspects and recovered exhibits have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary legal action.

The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation ENDURING PEACE to tackle criminal activities, including motorcycle theft and armed crime, and strengthen security across communities in Plateau State.

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