Troops neutralise kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau

Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have neutralised a suspected kidnapper, arrested three informants and recovered arms and ammunition during an 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.

The troops responded swiftly to the distress calls and made contact with the kidnappers during the operation, leading to the neutralisation of one of the suspects.

Items recovered from the neutralised kidnapper include one AK-47 rifle, a 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.

Troops also arrested three persons suspected to be informants providing support and intelligence to the kidnappers.

The arrested suspects, along with the recovered arms and ammunition, are currently in custody, while troops have launched follow-up operations to track and arrest the fleeing members of the kidnapping gang.

The military reassured residents of Plateau State of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, and urged members of the public to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to aid ongoing operations.