Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) deployed to restore law and order in Plateau State on Saturday said its operatives has neutralized some notorious bandits and recover weapons in Wase Local Government Council of the State.
A statement signed by Major Samson Zhakom, the Media Information Officer of OPSH made available newsmen in Jos reads that;
“In the early hours of 31 May 2025, troops of 3 Division/OPSH acting on credible intelligence conducted offensive operation at hideouts belonging to criminal elements along the fringes of Pinau village in Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State”
“During the operation, troops made contact with criminal elements terrorizing the general area including Pinau and Gimbu road”.
The statement added that; ” In an exchange of fire, troops overwhelmed the criminals with superior firepower, and neutralized 3 of the bandits while others fled with gunshot wounds as indicated by blood stains along their withdrawal routes”
“Troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine”
The recovered weapon is in custody for further action and troops are conducting follow-up operations to intercept the fleeing criminals.
OPSH added that ; “Troops will consolidate on their success, with a view to strengthening their operational capacity for more robust combat operations in dealing decisively with criminals in the Joints Operational Area”.
-9News Nigeria.
