Soldiers attacked at Sopp Checkpoint in Plateau state

On November 2, gunmen attacked soldiers stationed at the Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka community, Riyom Local Government Area, around 8pm. The assailants opened fire from multiple directions, resulting in the death of one soldier and the theft of his rifle.

Security sources reported that the troops engaged in a gun battle with the attackers before they fled into nearby bushes. Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, spokesman for OPEP, confirmed the incident, labeling it a deliberate and unprovoked attack.

He stated that troops have been deployed to restore normalcy in the area and are actively pursuing the perpetrators to recover the stolen weapons. Oteh reassured the public that the situation is under control and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.