Troops foil Berom Militia attack, recover locally fabricated gun in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled an attack by Berom militia at Zakaret Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred at about 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, when troops deployed at Ankwil 2 Guard Location responded to reports of gunshots at the residence of Mr Mubarak Shuaibu.
The troops’ prompt intervention forced the attackers to abandon their mission and flee the area.
During an exploitation of the scene, the troops found Shuaibu with a gunshot wound to his right leg.
The troops also recovered one locally fabricated gun allegedly abandoned by the fleeing attackers.
The injured victim was evacuated to a clinic in Kurra Falls for medical treatment.
The recovered weapon is currently in the custody of the troops for further action, while efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
