Troops of Sector 9 Operation ENDURING PEACE deployed in Namu Town Qua’an Pan LGA of Plateau State on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, conducted a deliberate offensive operation leading to the rescue of 8 kidnapped victims at Pandam Forest in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, Captain Chinoso Oteh, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday in Jos.
Captain Oteh said the operation conducted at approximately 3:00am, following credible intelligence regarding the presence of kidnappers in the forest, highlights the troops unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security as well as the protection of citizens across Operation ENDURING PEACE Joint Operations Area.
He said during the operation, troops engaged in a firefight with the suspected kidnappers, who fired sporadically in an attempt to withdraw.
“Utilizing the ensuing chaos, 3 of the kidnapped victims managed to escape earlier from the kidnappers custody.
“Subsequent exploitation and thorough combing of the forest by the troops led to the rescue of additional 5 abducted victims, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to 8”, he said.
The military spokesman added: “The rescued victims are currently in safe condition and efforts ongoing to unite them with their respective families.
“Additionally, this successful operation has been highly applauded by members of the local communities who indicated willingness to continue to provide useful information to ensure the arrest of the kidnappers.
“Troops are currently on pursuit to apprehend or neutralize fleeing kidnappers. Operation ENDURING PEACE appreciates the citizens for their cooperation and calls for more support in disrupting criminal elements and restoring the desired peace across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops intercept two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers, seize 750 litres of petrol in Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and recovered a large quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a snap checkpoint operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Intelligence sources according to a report by Zagazola Makama, said the operation was conducted at about 3:30 p.m. on June 24 by troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorist collaborators along the Buni Gari–Bara road.
The suspects were identified as Lawali Alhaji Yunusa and Musa Ibrahim Baguwa, both natives of Kukawa Ward in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Items recovered from the suspects include two TVS motorcycles, 30 jerrycans of 25 litres each filled with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), amounting to about 750 litres of fuel, one Tecno mobile phone and the sum of ₦49,650.
Military sources said the suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in the custody of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison for further investigation to establish their links with Boko Haram logistics networks.
The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to disrupt the supply chain sustaining terrorist activities in the North-East by intercepting fuel, food and other logistics destined for insurgent enclaves.