Troops Crush Militias in Plateau, Recover Cache of Weapons
Troops of the 3 Division and the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have scored a major victory against armed militias in Plateau State, arresting 15 suspects and seizing a deadly cache of weapons.
According to a statement released in Abuja on Saturday by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of JTF OPEP, the operation followed credible intelligence reports. On September 19, 2025, troops launched a technology-driven offensive against militias who had earlier set huts ablaze in Jamrop Village, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area.
The operation led to the recovery of fifteen fabricated rifles, 105 cartridges, and other combat equipment. The suspects are now in custody, while troops continue to track down others who fled.
Major Zhakom emphasized that the military remains committed to dismantling criminal networks in the region. “This operation sends a clear message that militias and their sponsors will have nowhere to hide. Their identities will be uncovered, and justice will catch up with them,” he said.
With tensions high in Plateau, the military reaffirmed its determination to sustain aggressive crackdowns to neutralize armed groups and restore lasting peace to affected communities.
