Breaking: Troops Capture 2 Deadly Terrorists Responsible for Plateau, Kaduna Attacks
- Nigerian troops arrested notorious bandit Adamu Buba, aka Mai Pankshin, and 13 gang members linked to deadly attacks in Plateau and Kaduna
- Coordinated raids recovered arms, ammunition, and motorcycles, while nationwide operations dismantled criminal networks and rescued kidnapped victims
- Military emphasised commitment to national security, urging local communities to cooperate and provide timely intelligence to sustain peace efforts
The Nigerian military has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against terrorism with the arrest of a notorious bandit leader, Adamu Buba, also known as Mai Pankshin, alongside 13 members of his gang.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the arrests on Friday, August 22, revealing that the suspects were responsible for a series of deadly attacks and criminal activities across Plateau and Kaduna states.
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Coordinated raids dismantle criminal networks
Speaking on the operation, Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the arrests were made during coordinated raids on terrorist hideouts across multiple local government areas, Vanguard reported.
“Our troops successfully dismantled terrorist cells operating in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Jos South, Bassa, and Jos North in Plateau State, as well as Jaba and Zangon Kataf in Kaduna State,” Kangye said.
He added that arms, ammunition, and motorcycles were recovered from the gang, and interrogations are ongoing.
Nationwide operations target terrorists
In a related operation, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Foluso Oyinlola, handed over 220 weapons and 1,874 rounds of ammunition recovered from criminal elements to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jos.
Between 13 and 20 August, the Nigerian Armed Forces conducted operations across the country, targeting terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and dismantling criminal networks in the North Central, North East, North West, Niger Delta, and South East.
Military urges community cooperation
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Major General Kangye emphasised that the military remains committed to restoring peace and security nationwide.
“These achievements reflect the unwavering resolve of the Armed Forces to defend Nigeria’s sovereignty and restore stability,” he said.
He highlighted that the growing cooperation of local communities has been critical, urging citizens to continue supporting security operations by providing timely information, The Cable reported.
Terrorism financing under investigation, says CDS
In another report, General Musa Christopher revealed that terrorism in Nigeria is being sustained through both local and foreign funding.
He disclosed that the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are tracking terror financiers.
“The process of naming terrorism financiers is on. Just last week, the AGF and others went to check. It has to do with legal issues and international connections. Some of them get funds from outside. Arrests have been made, and prosecutions have started. Those behind the Owo bombing are already facing trial,” he explained.
CDS: 2027 reason for increased killings
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has linked the recent surge in killings and bandit attacks across Nigeria to political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general election.
The Defence Chief said some politicians were deliberately fuelling insecurity to discredit the government.
He disclosed that the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are tracking terror financiers.
Source: Legit.ng
