Troops foil attack on Fulani settlement by Berom Militiamen in Plateau, rescue gunshot victim
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attack on Ruga Kimba Fulani settlement in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, forcing the suspected gunmen to flee.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when troops of Sector 4 deployed at Sho responded to reports of sporadic gunshots in the settlement.
The sources said the swift arrival of the troops forced the unidentified gunmen to abandon their operation and flee the scene.
During an exploitation of the area, the troops rescued a victim identified as Malam Umar Abdullahi, who sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
The troops also recovered one locally made firearm and two empty cases of 7.62mm special ammunition at the scene.
The injured victim was evacuated to Sunnah Clinic, Barkin Ladi, for medical attention.
The sources said troops were continuing efforts to track down the fleeing attackers and prevent further attacks on communities in the area.
Operation Enduring Peace is sustaining security operations across Plateau State to protect lives and property and prevent attacks on vulnerable communities.
