Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP),
have arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Abubakar Ango, during a
stop-and-search operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect
was intercepted at about 8:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026, at Kukawa village.
A search of the suspect led to the recovery of one
AK-47 magazine, one round of 7.62mm Special ammunition, two mobile phones,
quantities of substances suspected to be marijuana and other illicit drugs, and
?30,000 in cash.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that
Ango belongs to a suspected terrorist syndicate allegedly led by one Kaura.
The suspect remains in military custody and is being
interrogated to establish his level of involvement and identify other members
of the alleged syndicate.
The arrest is part of ongoing operations by troops of
Operation Enduring Peace to disrupt criminal and terrorist networks and
strengthen security across Plateau State.
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