Military Launches Manhunt After Soldier Killed in Plateau

On Saturday night at approximately 8 pm, gunmen attacked a military checkpoint at Sopp in Ungwan Boka, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of one soldier and the theft of two weapons. The troops of Operation Enduring Peace were engaged in a vigil when the assailants opened fire from multiple directions, leading to a gun battle.

Captain Chinonso Oteh, the spokesman for Operation Enduring Peace, described the attack as deliberate and unprovoked. Following the incident, troops have restored normalcy in the area and are actively pursuing the attackers to apprehend them and recover the stolen weapons.

Oteh reassured the public that the situation is under control and urged residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities, and provide credible information to assist security agencies in their efforts.