Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, killed two terrorists and destroyed several terrorist camps during operations across Plateau State.

The operations, carried out in Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas, also recovered firearms, ammunition and other logistics items.

In a statement on Monday, the army said troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested a suspected gunrunner, identified as Adamu Adamu, also known as Jauro, at Gindiri Market in Mangu LGA.

The suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. He remains in custody for further investigation.

The army said troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade also launched offensive operations at Dajin Madam Forest, spanning Kanam and Wase LGAs, on November 8, 2026, raiding several terrorist camps and destroying structures used by the criminals.

During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists, compelling them to retreat and leaving bloodstains along their withdrawal routes, indicating possible casualties.

Recovered items included 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT links, four mobile phones, two radios, four motorcycles, two drums of petrol and camouflage uniforms.

The army further disclosed that troops killed two terrorists during a subsequent encounter near Kukawa Village.

It said the operations were part of efforts to disrupt criminal networks, deny terrorists safe havens and restore peace across the state.