Troops arrest two suspected militia members in Nasarawa

Metro Troops arrest two suspected militia members in Nasarawa Published on April 7, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of Sector 2 under Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested two suspected militia members during an intelligence-led operation in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the suspects were arrested at about 1:15 pm on April 5, 2026, in Atara community following credible intelligence. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); During the operation, one of the suspects reportedly attempted to attack a soldier with a knife. In response, troops engaged him, and he sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The injured suspect was later taken to a primary healthcare facility in Bassa for treatment. Makama added that both suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. Don't Miss Father of 3, Sheu Buka jailed 20 years for selling goats to Boko Haram in Borno You may like Air Chief tasks troops on sustained strikes, boosts morale in Makurdi OPEP troops neutralise two terrorists, arrest kidnap suspect in Plateau Troops thwart mob attempt to attack police outpost in Katsina Security forces avert kidnap plot targeting lawmaker’s family in Nasarawa Nasarawa: Troops disrupt armed robbery operation in Karu estate Troops intercept two suspected ISWAP informants in Borno

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