Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have neutralized a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged informants during a counter-kidnapping operation in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation, code-named Operation PEACE SHIELD, followed credible intelligence received on 15 December 2025 about an attempted kidnapping in the Dong community.
According to the Task Force, troops swiftly responded to the distress report and engaged the suspected kidnappers on arrival, forcing them to abandon their initial target and flee the area.
While retreating, the suspects reportedly diverted to a neighbouring community, where they abducted four persons. Troops immediately mobilized in pursuit and engaged the criminals in a firefight, during which one of the kidnappers was neutralized.
Items recovered from the neutralized suspect included one AK-47 rifle, a magazine and four rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. The Task Force also arrested three suspected informants believed to be aiding the criminal network.
Security forces said efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend other members of the gang.
The Joint Task Force reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Plateau State and across the Joint Operations Area, assuring residents that troops remain vigilant and determined to sustain peace and security.
