Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), have recorded another significant success after they successfully repelled attacks by bandits in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
In the process, two of the bandits were neutralized while sophisticated weapons and ammunition were recovered from the criminals.
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Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj. Samson Nantip Zhakom who confirmed the development on Thursday, said the troops, acting on credible intelligence on planned attacks by the bandits, had laid ambush against the criminals, and made contact with them while approaching Nteng Community in the council.
“Following credible intelligence on plans by bandits to attack communities at Nteng in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, laid ambush against the criminals, and made contact with them while approaching Nteng Community,” Maj. Zhakom said.
He stated further that during the encounter which was accompanied by exchange of gunfire, the gallant troops eliminated two of bandits while others fled with gunshot wounds as indicated by the blood stains along their withdrawal routes.
“Upon exploitation of the area, troops recovered dangerous weapons and ammunition,” the OPSH spokesman continued.
According to him, the recovered weapons and ammunition are in the custody of troops for further action, while troops are on the trail of the fleeing criminals for interception.
‘This latest operational success remains a testament to troops unrelenting fight against armed militias and other criminal elements within Operation SAFE HAVEN Joint Operations Area.
“The success will be sustained through intense fighting spirit of troops, and collaborative efforts of the public in providing actionable information to aid our operations.”
