Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have recorded significant operational successes in Plateau State, arresting two suspected impostors posing as security personnel and neutralising three terrorists in separate operations.
Troops of the Plateau State Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, in their effort to restore lasting peace, recorded a remarkable success late Thursday night during a targeted operation at Dutse Uku in Jos North Local Government Area.
At about 11:45 p.m., vigilant troops responding to a distress call over sporadic gunfire in the Dutse Uku general area intercepted and apprehended two individuals masquerading as security operatives.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Jos by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace.
According to the statement, the impostors, dressed in tactical black uniforms, were caught actively participating in the arson of residential properties and orchestrating violence within the community.
The suspects are currently in custody, while two persons who sustained gunshot wounds were evacuated by troops to a medical facility for treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.
The statement noted that this pivotal arrest serves as a direct rebuttal to recent allegations suggesting military complicity in the Jos North unrest.
It effectively demonstrated that the atrocities previously attributed to official personnel were carried out by criminal elements disguising themselves in military attire to sow discord and tarnish the image of the Armed Forces.
The momentum of this success extended to Karem in Wase Local Government Area, where high-alert troops successfully disrupted a large-scale movement of terrorists traveling on motorcycles.
Upon engagement by the military, the insurgents fled under sustained pressure. During the encounter, three terrorists were neutralized.
This surge in operational efficiency followed the strategic deployment of a battalion, along with specialized counter-terrorism troops, an initiative ordered by the Chief of Army Staff on Thursday morning.
The immediate impact of these reinforcements has proven to be a decisive game-changer, strengthening the state’s security architecture and restoring proactive control over volatile areas.
In light of these developments, all hoodlums, insurgents, and criminal syndicates operating within the state will be decisively dealt with, as the military remains resolute in its mission to eliminate all threats to public peace.
The general public is advised to maintain a high level of vigilance and support ongoing efforts by reporting any suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest authorities.
Through continued cooperation and the current strategic offensive, the military remains committed to ensuring the permanent restoration of safety and order for all citizens.
