Plateau attack: Troops nab four suspects

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace have arrested four suspects during a manhunt for those linked to the recent attack on Kumm Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the operation was carried out at about 11:30am, on July 12 as part of ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the July 11 attack on the community.


Makama reported that troops conducted a cordon-and-search operation at Luggere Fulani hamlets in neighbouring Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where four suspects were apprehended.

“During the operation, troops raided Luggere Fulani hamlets in neighbouring Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where four suspects were apprehended,” the report stated.

The report identified the suspects as Abbas Musa, 27year old, Haruna Jibrin, 56year old, Hassan Ibrahim, 22year old, and Isah Aliyu, 50year old.

Makama said the suspects are undergoing preliminary investigation to determine their alleged involvement in the attack on Kumm Village and any possible links to other criminal activities in the area.

He added that security operatives have continued offensive and intelligence-led operations across the Riyom–Barkin Ladi corridor in an effort to apprehend other fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.