Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded another success in the fight against insecurity in Plateau State with the recovery of weapons and ammunition as well as the rescue of a 12-year-old boy who was sold by his uncle.
Media Information Officer of
Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj. Samson Nantip Zhakom, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, confronted and overcame the bandits in Wase local government area of the state.
“Based on credible intelligence having sighted bandits mounted on motorcycles and armed with AK-47 rifles along Kampani-Kombodoro road in Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, troops laid ambush along bandits’ routes close to Jeb Community,” Maj. Zhakom said.
“Consequently, in the early hours of 24 July, 2025, troops made contact with the bandits and engaged them with a heavy volume of fire, forcing the bandits to flee.
“Troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, 2 AK-47 magazines, and 5 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition abandoned by the criminals.
“The recovered weapon and ammunition are in custody for further action. Meanwhile, troops are currently on the trail of the fleeing bandits.
“Additionally, on 22 July 2025, troops rescued a 12-year-old boy during raid operations carried out on criminals’ hideouts in the Riyom general area. Thorough investigation revealed that the boy was sold out 3 years ago by his uncle who is currently at large.
“However, the boy has been handed over to the Councilor representing Zamko Ward of Langtang North LGA in Plateau State, who is expected to reunite the minor with his immediate family.
“Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN have continued to make exploits and remain decisive in the fight against criminal elements whose activities must be tracked and terminated in the interest of national security.”
