A sweeping security operation is underway in Jos as Nigerian Army troops intensify efforts to clamp down on rising threats and restore calm across Plateau State.
Under Operation Enduring Peace, soldiers have launched a coordinated stop-and-search exercise across key parts of the metropolis, targeting flashpoints and major transit routes linked to recent security concerns.
The operation, which began on Friday, has already produced results. Troops arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of weapons, including a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, and ammunition.
According to Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, spokesperson for the Joint Task Force, the arrests were made during targeted patrols in high-risk areas such as Jos North and Jos South, covering locations like Dadinkowa, Old Airport Junction, Tudun Wada, and the State Low-Cost Housing Estate.
The operation is part of a broader push to reassert control and prevent further violence in a state that has seen recurring security challenges.
In a separate incident, troops responded to reports of sporadic gunfire at the Yelwa Cattle Market in Shendam. On arrival, the attackers—yet to be identified—fled into nearby bushes under military pressure.
A follow-up sweep of the area led to the discovery of two civilians with gunshot wounds. Both victims were evacuated to a medical facility for urgent treatment, highlighting the human cost of ongoing insecurity.
The army says it will maintain a strong and visible presence across Plateau State, signalling a more aggressive posture in tackling threats before they escalate.
Officials insist the operations will continue with increased intensity until stability is fully restored.
For residents, the message is clear: security forces are stepping up—but the real test will be whether these measures translate into lasting peace, not just temporary control.
