Troops arrest two suspected kidnappers in Plateau

Two suspected kidnappers have been apprehended by troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, throughout a search-and-rescue operation across the Dong common space of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in his publish on X on Thursday, quoted safety sources that the suspects, recognized as Cuthbert Tapgun and Sani Alhassan, had been arrested at about 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2026.

He defined that the arrests had been made throughout a search-and-rescue operation performed by troops inside the sector’s Area of Responsibility.

According to him, “The two suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation to establish their alleged involvement in kidnapping activities and identify possible accomplices.”

Makama acknowledged that the operation is a part of ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Enduring Peace to fight kidnapping, dismantle felony networks, and enhance safety throughout Plateau State.