Troops of Operation Enduring Peace intensify security operations in Plateau State, neutralising five suspected kidnappers and rescuing an abducted woman during a coordinated raid in Riyom Local Government Area. The decisive action marks another milestone in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore stability across troubled communities in the North-Central region of Nigeria.
According to security sources who speak to Mediaplusng.com, the operation takes place on Tuesday evening at Angwan Boka in the Sopp District of Riyom LGA. The troops act on credible and actionable intelligence regarding the location of a suspected criminal hideout. The swift response results in the rescue of a woman identified as Hauwa Suleiman, who is abducted earlier by members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the area.
The raid is carried out by troops under Operation Enduring Peace, a Joint Military Task Force deployed to tackle insecurity, kidnapping, and violent crimes in Plateau communities. Military authorities confirm that the mission follows intelligence extracted from two suspects arrested on February 16. The suspects are reportedly linked to a criminal gang responsible for a series of abductions and related crimes within the district.
In a telephone interview monitored by Mediaplusng.com, the spokesman of the Joint Military Task Force, Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, confirms the development. He states that the troops move swiftly after verifying intelligence and successfully overrun the criminal hideout. According to him, five suspected kidnappers are neutralised during the exchange, while the abducted woman is rescued unharmed.
Security officials explain that the intelligence-led strategy plays a crucial role in the success of the operation. By leveraging information obtained from earlier arrests, troops are able to pinpoint the hideout’s location and execute a coordinated strike. The rescued victim reportedly receives immediate medical attention and is reunited with her family following standard security and medical checks.
Further details gathered by Mediaplusng.com indicate that security forces recover items from the scene believed to be linked to kidnapping activities. While authorities do not disclose operational specifics for security reasons, they reiterate their commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements across Plateau State and neighbouring regions.
The military spokesman emphasises the importance of community collaboration in combating insecurity. He calls on residents to continue sharing timely and credible information with security agencies, noting that actionable intelligence remains a critical tool in identifying and dismantling criminal hideouts. He stresses that while troops remain proactive, public cooperation significantly enhances operational effectiveness.
Security analysts observe that kidnapping for ransom remains a major concern in parts of North-Central Nigeria, including Plateau State. However, recent targeted operations suggest a shift toward intelligence-driven interventions aimed at pre-empting attacks and disrupting criminal syndicates before they strike. The latest raid in Riyom LGA reflects this evolving security strategy.
Residents of affected communities express cautious optimism following the operation, describing it as a welcome development in the ongoing fight against criminality. Local leaders urge sustained patrols and surveillance to prevent retaliatory attacks and reassure citizens of their safety.
The neutralisation of five suspected kidnappers and the safe rescue of an abducted woman underscore the continued resolve of Operation Enduring Peace to confront insecurity head-on. As security forces intensify operations across Plateau State, authorities maintain that the ultimate goal remains the restoration of lasting peace, protection of lives and property, and the strengthening of public trust in Nigeria’s security architecture.
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