As troops continue to work assiduously to frustrate the actions of armed criminals operating in the Joint Operations Area (JOA), troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) conducted offensive operations on 19 September 2025, following credible intelligence on the activities of armed militias who burnt huts at Jamrop Village in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
A statement signed by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom media information officer joint operation Enduring Peace made available to newsmen said during the technology-enabled operation, troops intercepted 15 armed militias involved in the act of arson, and recovered Fifteen fabricated rifles, One hundred and five cartridges, and other sundry items.
It added that the arrested suspects and recovered items are in custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing militias.
Troops of 3 Division/JTF OPEP are redoubling their efforts and improving operational awareness to secure the Joint Operations Area, and halt the activities of criminal individuals whose identities must be exposed for further action.
