Nigerian troops neutralize kidnapper, recover locally-made rifle in Plateau

Intelligence summary

Troops gun down kidnapper, recover locally fabricated rifle made in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a gun battle with a group of kidnappers at Angwan Boka in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, who were deployed in the area, engaged the suspected kidnappers at about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, following a report of their activities in the area. During the encounter