Safety forces have killed 4 bandits and rescued kidnapped victims throughout coordinated operations in Kaduna and Plateau states.
The operations have been carried out by troops of Joint Process Drive Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) between December 11 and 13, 2025.
On December 11, troops of sector 5 carried out an offensive clearance operation at kidnappers’ hideouts in Dangoma and Godogodo villages in Jema’an area authorities space of Kaduna state.
The troops engaged the criminals in a firefight throughout which three kidnappers have been neutralised, whereas different members of the gang fled with gunshot wounds, whereas efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest them.
On December 12, troops of sector 1 intercepted a suspected bandit, kidnapper and gunrunner alongside the Jebbu–Gada Biu highway in Bassa native authorities space of Plateau state.
The suspect opened fireplace on sighting the troops however was swiftly neutralised. Gadgets recovered from the suspect embody one pistol, 9 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one dagger, one cell phone and a sum of cash.
On December 13, troops responded to intelligence on an impending assault at Gidan-Saki village in Zangon Kataf native authorities space of Kaduna state.
The swift response compelled the criminals to desert the deliberate assault and flee into close by bushes.
In a separate operation on the identical day, troops of sector 1 deployed at Jengre in Plateau state carried out an ambush following the kidnapping of 4 individuals at Rimi village in Bassa native authorities space.
A firefight ensued throughout the ambush, resulting in the neutralisation of 1 kidnapper, whereas all 4 kidnapped victims have been rescued alive throughout the operation.
Recovered gadgets embody one AK-47 rifle, one journal and 13 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition.