Troops of Operation SAFE Haven deployed to restore law and order in Plateau, Southern Kaduna and Bauchi have foiled a criminal attack on Teegbe village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This was contained in a statement signed by Major Sampson Nantip Zhakom, the Media Information Officer Operation Safe Haven and made available to 9News Nigeria correspondent in Jos.
The statement reads: “That the attack which occurred on the 23 April 2025, was met with strong resistance from own troops who responded to a distress call from one of the residents.
It reads that; “The troops swiftly mobilized to the scene, made contact with the attackers who fled towards adjourning high-ground, and neutralized one of the assailants during a gun duel. Further exploitation led to the arrest of 2 individuals who are currently undergoing interrogation”.
Additionally, on 22 April 2025, troops of Sector 2 OPSH conducted stop and search operation along Katnan-Buratali Road, Kadarko District in Wase LGA of Plateau State.
During the operation, troops arrested 3 armed suspected armed robbers.
The suspects were arrested in possession of 1 fabricated pistol, and brought to custody for interrogation. During the interrogation, suspects confessed to have been operating alongside other gang members.
Following, the interrogation, the suspects volunteered to lead troops to their hideout to recover more weapons and arrest other gang members. However, while leading troops to the hideout, suspects attempted to disarm the troops in order to escape and were immediately neutralized.
OPSH will continue to deploy every legitimate means to protecting law-abiding residents within the Joint Operations Area from criminal attacks and wanton destruction of their property”, the statement further reads.
-9News Nigeria.
