A 74-year-old resident has been killed after suspected armed bandits launched a midnight attack on Jebbu Miango community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers were repelled by troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), preventing what security officials say could have been a more devastating assault.
According to security sources, the attack occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Sunday when armed men opened fire in the community. Troops attached to Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace responded swiftly to distress calls, engaged the attackers in a gun battle, and forced them to flee into nearby highlands.
After securing the area, soldiers conducted a search and discovered the body of a 74-year-old resident, identified as Baba Den, who is believed to have been killed during the attack. No further civilian casualties were immediately reported.
The military has since intensified patrols and launched follow-up operations across the surrounding communities to prevent the attackers from regrouping or carrying out additional assaults. Authorities said the security situation has been brought under control, while efforts continue to track down the fleeing gunmen.
Residents have been urged to remain calm and continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts aimed at restoring lasting peace in the area.
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A 74-year-old man was killed during a midnight bandit attack on Jebbu Miango community in Plateau State. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace repelled the attackers and launched a manhunt.
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One 74-year-old man, Baba Den, die after suspected bandits attack Jebbu Miango community for Bassa LGA, Plateau State. Soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace quickly respond, fight the attackers, and force them run away. Military don increase patrol and dey pursue the gunmen, while dem advise residents make dem continue to give useful information to security agencies.
