Troops kill suspected terrorist, seize four motorcycles in Plateau

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered four motorcycles during an encounter in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

The army said the encounter occurred on Monday along Wanka village road, where troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), were manning a blocking position.

According to the report, the troops sighted an unspecified number of suspected terrorists on motorcycles and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing them to flee.

“One of the suspected terrorists was neutralised during the encounter.

“The fleeing suspects abandoned four Honda motorcycles, two mobile phones, a packet of cigarettes and seven tablets of Tramadol, which were recovered by the troops.

“The recovered items are in military custody for investigation,” the army said.

The military said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to restrict the movement of criminal elements and strengthen security in Plateau State.

( NAN)