Troops rescue victim, recover ammunition after deadly attack in Plateau
Metro Troops rescue victim, recover ammunition after deadly attack in Plateau Published on April 8, 2026 By Kabeer Bello googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued one victim and recovered ammunition following a deadly attack on two residents in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 7:50 p.m. on April 6, 2026, along DUM village in Bachi District, when troops on routine patrol responded swiftly to distress reports from the area. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that upon arrival at the scene, troops launched a coordinated search and rescue operation, leading to the successful rescue of one victim. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Our personnel responded promptly to reports of the attack and carried out a search and rescue mission, during which one victim was safely rescued,” a security source said. Tragically, the troops also discovered the lifeless body of another victim at the scene. During the operation, security operatives recovered eight empty cases of 7.62mm special ammunition as well as a motorcycle believed to be linked to the attackers. “Efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators, while patrols have been intensified across the area to forestall further attacks,” the source added. Authorities say the increased military presence in the area is part of broader efforts to restore calm and enhance security in affected communities. Don't Miss Police arrest two over separate fatal attacks in Yobe You may like Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Taraba Troops foil ISWAP attack along Damboa axis in Borno Troops arrest suspected terrorists in Adamawa Troops arrest suspected terrorist doctor in Zamfara Troops arrest two suspected militia members in Nasarawa Air Chief tasks troops on sustained strikes, boosts morale in Makurdi