Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Bauchi, Plateau
Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Bauchi, Plateau
Operation Safe Haven troops have uncovered a plot by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) to establish operational bases in Bauchi and Plateau states.
A statement signed by OPSH’s media officer, Major Samson Zhakom, on Sunday, disclosed that troops arrested two suspected ISWAP members during a sting operation on April 11 around the Yelwa area in the Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects, identified as 25-year-olds Abdulkadir Dalhatu and Ubaidu Hassan, have been reportedly operating under the cover of tailoring
Under the protest, they secretly facilitate ISWAP’s expansion into the North-Central states.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo were sent by an ISWAP commander to set up new cells in Bauchi and Plateau.
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Troops of Sector 4 OPSH also stormed the hideout of a wanted criminal in Mazat village, the Barkin Ladi LGA.
Although the suspect escaped before their arrival, the soldiers recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and other items buried in the building.
Based on credible intelligence, troops from Sector 2 subsequently laid an ambush for bandits along the Pinau-Bangalala road in Wase LGA. As a result, they killed one bandit, while others escaped with injuries
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Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Bauchi, Plateau