As part of efforts to rid the Joint Operations Area (JOA) of criminal elements, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN conducting the ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A intensified offensive operations in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State with positive outcomes.
Sources confirmed that “on July 3, 2025 at about 1145 hours (11:45 AM), troops conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa State. During the operation, troops made contact with armed militias at Hokk Community.
“Troops overwhelmed the criminals and neutralised one of the bandits while others fled into the surrounding bushes.
“Troops exploited the area but no further contact was made with the criminals. However, troops are currently dominating the general area with mobile and static patrols to deny the fleeing criminals freedom of action.”
The source noted that “similarly, at about 1745 hours (5:45 PM), based on credible intelligence on the movement of arms and ammunition by gunrunners in the JOA, troops mounted snap check points along suspected routes of the criminals at Mangar in Daffo District in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State.
“During the operation, troops intercepted a gunrunner identified as Mr Zubairu Ahmed aged 37 years while conveying concealed arms and ammunition on a motorcycle.
“Search on the arrested suspect led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, 3 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, one motorcycle, 2 Tecno mobile phones, one clothing material and cash sum of Four Hundred Naira (N400.00).
“The arrested suspect and recovered items are in custody while efforts are ongoing to track and arrest other members of the criminal syndicate.”
