Troops of the Nigerian Army have launched a sweeping stop-and-search operation across Jos metropolis following renewed violence in parts of Plateau State, arresting suspects and recovering weapons in a bid to restore calm.
The operation, conducted under Operation Enduring Peace, began on Friday and forms part of a broader security push to reassert control and safeguard lives and property in troubled communities.
According to Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, the intensified security presence has already yielded results. Troops intercepted two suspects during targeted raids and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle, four rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and a pump-action gun.
The arrests were made at strategic flashpoints and transit routes, including Jos North and Jos South, as well as areas such as Dadinkowa, Old Airport Junction, Tudun Wada, and the State Low-cost Housing Estate.
In a related development, soldiers responded to reports of sporadic gunfire in the Yelwa Cattle Market area of Shendam. On arrival, the attackers fled into nearby bushes under pressure from advancing troops.
Security operatives later discovered two injured residents at the scene. Both victims were promptly evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining a dominant operational presence across the state, vowing to intensify efforts until normalcy is fully restored.
“The operations will continue with increased vigour until the threat of violence is completely neutralised and lasting peace is re-established,” the statement said.
The latest crackdown underscores growing concerns over insecurity in Plateau, as authorities move to contain the situation and prevent further escalation.
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