Gunmen have killed a soldier and stolen two weapons after attacking troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a army checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The assault occurred at about 8 p.m. on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, the place troopers have been reportedly holding vigil.
The assailants reportedly opened hearth on the troops from completely different instructions, triggering a gun battle earlier than escaping into the bush.
The spokesperson for OPEP, Chinonso Oteh, a military captain, confirmed the incident, describing it as a deliberate and unprovoked assault on the troops.
He mentioned safety forces had restored normalcy within the space and launched an operation to trace down the attackers and recuperate the stolen weapons.
“It was a deliberate and unprovoked assault on troops at Sopp Checkpoint, Ungwan Boka in Riyom Local Government Area.
“Troops have restored normalcy in the area and are maintaining aggressive pursuit of the perpetrators to apprehend them and recover the carted-away weapons,” Mr Oteh mentioned.
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He added that the scenario remained underneath management, whereas troops had intensified surveillance to stop additional safety breaches and reassure residents of their security.
The army spokesperson urged residents to stay calm, proceed their lawful actions, and supply credible data that would assist safety companies apprehend the attackers.
The incident comes amid persistent safety issues in elements of Plateau State, the place communities have skilled recurring assaults, killings and kidnappings.
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