By Joy Yesufu
Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have foiled an alleged attempt by armed men to attack Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The troops reportedly intervened on Saturday after receiving intelligence on the movement of suspected armed men believed to be planning an attack on the community.
The development was disclosed in a post on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the report, the troops swiftly moved into the area, forcing the suspected attackers to retreat into nearby bushes with their cattle.
Makama said the troops later received another alert at about 4:12 p.m. that the suspected attackers were attempting to infiltrate Manja village.
He said the troops immediately launched a pursuit operation while maintaining a strong security presence around the community.
“The troops later received another report at about 4:12 p.m. of an attempt to infiltrate Manja village. They responded by launching a pursuit operation against the suspected attackers while maintaining a strong security presence around the community,” Makama stated.
Security forces subsequently intensified offensive patrols and clearance operations in the area in an effort to prevent further attempts to enter the community.
The troops also sustained security operations around Manja and neighbouring communities to deter further attacks and protect residents.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Nigerian Army confirming the identities of the suspected attackers or providing details of any casualties, arrests or weapons recovered during the operation.
