Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) posing as tailors in Plateau State, as a part of a collection of coordinated operations between April 11 and 12.
The operations additionally led to the restoration of firearms and the neutralisation of a suspected bandit.
In a press release issued Saturday in Jos, OPSH spokesperson Main Samson Zakhom mentioned the 2 suspects—Abdulkadir Dalhatu and Ubaidu Hassan, each 25 years outdated—had been apprehended throughout an intelligence-led joint operation at Yelwa in Shendam Native Authorities Space.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects had been a part of an ISWAP cell tasked with establishing bases in Plateau and Bauchi states beneath the directive of an ISWAP commander,” Zakhom disclosed. “They’d been utilizing the guise of tailoring to additional the group’s agenda within the space.”
The suspects are at present in custody and are present process additional interrogation. They are going to be prosecuted in keeping with Nigerian legislation, Zakhom added.
In a separate operation on April 11, troops of Sector 4 OPSH raided a suspected prison hideout in Mazat Village, Barkin Ladi Native Authorities Space. Though the primary suspect escaped earlier than the troops arrived, a search of the premises led to the restoration of an AK-47 rifle with registration quantity 23402 and {a magazine}.
“The recovered weapons have been secured,” the OPSH spokesperson confirmed, including that efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect and get well extra weapons.
On April 12, troops of Sector 2 OPSH performed a profitable ambush alongside the Pinau-Bangalala Highway in Wase Native Authorities Space, appearing on credible intelligence. Throughout the operation, contact was made with suspected bandits, resulting in the neutralisation of 1 whereas others fled, probably with gunshot wounds. A fabricated pistol was recovered throughout the follow-up operation.
Main Zakhom attributed the success of the latest operations to efficient collaboration between troops and native communities.
“Our operations have been largely profitable because of the well timed and correct intelligence offered by the general public,” he mentioned. “We urge continued help and vigilance from residents to assist us fight these safety threats successfully.”
Operation SAFE HAVEN is a particular army activity drive mandated to revive peace and safety in Plateau and neighbouring states by tackling terrorism, banditry, and communal violence.
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