Troops of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have repelled a militia attack on Teegbe community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, neutralising one suspect and arresting two others during a hot pursuit into neighbouring Kaduna State.
The operation, which was revealed in a post by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on X, followed a distress call received at about 9 a.m on Wednesday when the community came under attack.
According to Makama, troops swiftly responded to the call and engaged the armed assailants upon arrival in Teegbe. The attackers, however, fled toward Baduru Sama in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
During a fierce chase, the troops re-engaged the fleeing militia members, leading to the neutralisation of one suspect. Further clearance operations in the area led to the arrest of two individuals; 40-year-old Sani Adamu and 20-year-old Buhari Mohammed suspected to be members of a local bandit group.
The troops also recovered 42 stolen cows and a sum of ₦20,200 from the neutralised suspect.
Sadly, two residents of Teegbe community were confirmed dead following the attack, while another sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A soldier, identified as Lance Corporal Tope Awoniyi, was also injured during the exchange and is currently receiving treatment at the 3 Division Medical Services and Hospital.
The arrested suspects and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation.
