Plateau: Troops move swiftly after suspected attackers make a move

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Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have successfully stopped an alleged attack on Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attempted assault occurred on Saturday after security personnel received intelligence about the movement of armed men suspected to be preparing to attack the community.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post shared on X on Sunday.

According to the report, troops immediately moved into the area, forcing the suspected attackers to withdraw into nearby bushes alongside their cattle.

“The troops later received another report at about 4:12 p.m. of an attempt to infiltrate Manja village. They responded by launching a pursuit operation against the suspected attackers while maintaining a strong security presence around the community,” Makama wrote.

Following the development, security personnel intensified offensive patrols and clearance operations around the area to prevent further attempts by the suspected attackers to gain access to the community.

Sources said troops remained deployed around Manja and neighbouring communities as operations continued to sustain pressure on the suspected attackers and protect residents.

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