Cultists’ attack on politicians foiled; 30 cows recovered from rustlers: Army
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Fidelis Adamu, alleged leader of a cult group, Jungle Boys.
In a statement on Sunday, Operation SAFE HAVEN’s spokesman, Samson Nantip Zhakom, said a suspected rustler, Nashak Wilson, was also nabbed in Mangu LGA in Plateau.
“Troops of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested a notorious cult leader in Plateau State.
“The arrest came following an intelligence report that a cult group identified as Jungle Boys was planning to launch an attack on prominent individuals, including political office holders and community leaders, over the ban on illegal mining in the state.
“The criminal suspect, Fidelis Adamu, was arrested on 20 March 2025 at Angwan Gainyeh in Sakon-Gyel axis in Jos South local government area of Plateau State,” said the army.
On Sunday, Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A troops had a gunfight around the Youth Centre at Sabon Layi axis with some criminals.
“The general area was exploited by the combat troops, and one of the criminals named Nashak Wilson, aged 29 years, was arrested armed with one AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special).
“Further exploitation led to the recovery of 30 cows rustled by the criminal syndicate,” said the statement.
Mr Zhakom said the recovered cows have been handed over to the owner.
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