
Troops of Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A have neutralised a suspected bandit and rescued a kidnapped victim during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Gari village, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The operation, which occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 followed credible intelligence on the movement of bandits along the Kampani–Zurak–Sabon Gari axis.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 2, deployed under Operation Safe Haven, laid a tactical ambush at key crossing points used by the criminals.
During the engagement, one bandit was neutralised while others fled the scene.
The troops later combed the general area and rescued one Mr. Amadu Alhaji Nuhu, a 45-year-old man from Taraba State, who had been held captive.
Items recovered from the scene included one fabricated pistol, a pistol magazine, four rounds of 9mm ammunition, one boxer motorcycle, a pair of shoes, a cap, and a head warmer.
The rescued victim and recovered items are currently in safe custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing criminals.

