Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army operating under the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralised a suspected kidnapper, arrested three informants, and recovered arms and ammunition during a security operation in Plateau State.
The operation followed reports of simultaneous kidnapping incidents at Dong Community in Jos North Local Government Area in the early hours of Monday, December 15, 2025.
Responding swiftly to distress calls from the area, the troops moved into the community and made contact with the kidnappers during the operation, leading to the neutralisation of one of the suspects.
Items recovered from the neutralised suspect included one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and four rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The suspect was later identified as a resident of the community who was allegedly operating with the kidnapping syndicate from within the area.
In the course of the operation, troops also arrested three individuals suspected to be informants who were providing support and intelligence to the kidnappers.
The arrested suspects, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, are currently in custody, while troops have commenced follow-up operations to track down and apprehend other fleeing members of the kidnapping gang.
The military reassured residents of Plateau State of its continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
