Troops of 3 Division, Operation Safe Haven Wednesday neutralised two terrorists, while others escaped with gunshot wounds in Nteng Community in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau of Plateau State.
Its Media Information Officer, Maj. Samson Zhakom in a statement issued Thursday said following credible intelligence on plans by bandits to attack communities at Nteng in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, troops laid ambush against the criminals, and made contact with them while approaching Nteng Community.
He noted: “During the encounter accompanied by exchange of gunfire on Wednesday 16 July 2025, troops neutralised two bandits while others fled with possible gunshot wounds as indicated by the blood stains along their withdrawal routes.
“Upon exploitation of the area, troops recovered dangerous weapons and ammunition.”
Zhakom added that the recovered weapons and ammunition are in the custody of troops for further action.
He added that the troops are on the trail of the fleeing criminals for interception.