Jos, Plateau State – Troops deployed under Operation SAFE HAVEN, part of the Nigerian Army’s 3rd Division, have successfully neutralised two suspected bandits during intelligence-led attacks in Qua’an Pan and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State in mid-May 2025.
Military sources indicate that on May 12, soldiers executed a pinpoint raid within Teng Mountain/Forest in Qua’an Pan LGA, responding to credible intelligence on a suspected criminal hideout. Troops engaged the armed men in a firefight and overcame them using superior force. At the end of the clash, two suspects were killed, and a range of illegal weapons and items were seized guardian.ng+11herald.ng+119newsng.com+11.
Days later, on May 15, a similar operation unfolded in Nemaledu Village, Gimbi District of Wase LGA. Local residents had reported suspicious movement of armed groups through the area. Acting on that tip, troops laid an ambush and again neutralised two armed bandits, also recovering a locally fabricated AK‑47 rifl
In total, recovered materials from both raids included at least one genuine AK‑47 rifle, a fabricated firearm capable of firing 7.62 mm special rounds, magazines, ammunition, mobile phones, motorcycles, and ₦157,900 in cash—suspected proceeds of crime reddit.com+6herald.ng+6eonsintelligence.com+6.
Major Samson Zhakom, spokesperson for OPSH in Jos, emphasised that these operations underscore the ongoing commitment of security forces to dismantle criminal networks active in the region. He stated: “There will be no hiding place for criminals… our operations are intelligence-led and sustained”
Operation SAFE HAVEN has urged local communities to continue providing credible information to assist in disrupting the activities of armed groups across the operation area.
