The troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A on 2 April 2025 foiled militia attacks on communities of Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Taddai and Hurti in Bokkos local government area (LGA) of Plateau State.
According to Media Information Officer of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom troops during the operation made contact, overwhelmed and forced the attackers to abandon 1 AK-47 rifle and 6 motorcycles.
Major Zhakom said troops exploited the general area and observed traces of blood along the withdrawal route of the criminals.
"Through further exploitation of the attacked locations in Bokkos, troops on 3 April 2025, conducted clearance operations at Hurti community having observed the activities of militias within the mountainous area.
"Troops engaged the criminals with high volume of fire, forcing them to withdraw in disarray. The area was combed by troops and 1 locally fabricated pistol, 6 rounds of 9mm and 4 motorcycles were recovered. Troops are currently dominating the general area to neutralised the fleeing criminals." he said
He added that, on 3 April 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gashish conducted offensive operations at Dome Hill, Rahul Mazat and Anguwa Mamuda in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.