Troops under Sector 3 of Operation Enduring Peace have apprehended a 27-year-old man suspected of providing logistical support to kidnapping and militia groups active in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
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The suspect, Kabiru Usman, was picked up at approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 21, 2026, acting on credible intelligence from informants. He was intercepted along the road near the Dong-Rantya Roundabout while returning from the Bukuru cattle market.
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Security sources allege that Usman specialises in trading stolen goods — particularly motorcycles and mobile phones — looted during kidnapping operations and criminal attacks in the area, making him a key enabler in the criminal supply chain.
He is currently in custody pending further investigation and necessary action.
The military reported that the security situation across the area of responsibility remains calm, with troops maintaining high morale and operational efficiency.
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