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Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, marking another significant breakthrough in the military's sustained campaign to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace to the volatile region.
Security sources confirmed that the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was apprehended at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Sabon Layi Village, following intensive intelligence-led operations in the area. The arrest came after days of surveillance and tracking, with troops maintaining pressure on criminal elements operating in the Barkin Ladi axis, which has witnessed recurring incidents of kidnapping and violent attacks in recent months.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations. Security sources added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State, where communities have endured years of violence and displacement. The military has urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing security operations.
Operation Enduring Peace has intensified its offensive against criminal elements in Plateau State in recent weeks, recording a series of successes including the neutralisation of several suspected terrorists, the recovery of weapons, and the arrest of individuals linked to kidnapping and gunrunning networks. The arrest of Surajo is expected to provide valuable intelligence that could lead to the dismantling of wider criminal networks operating in the area.
As investigations continue, the military has assured residents that it will sustain offensive operations until criminal elements are completely flushed out and lasting peace is restored across the state.
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