By BANNERNEWS Reporter, Jos
Gunmen have killed a soldier and carted away two weapons after attacking troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Sopp checkpoint in Ungwan Boka community.
Security sources said the gunmen opened fire on the troops from different directions, triggering a gun battle before escaping into nearby bushes with the weapons.
Confirming the incident, OPEP spokesman, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, described the attack as deliberate and unprovoked.
He said troops had restored normalcy in the area and were pursuing the attackers to apprehend them and recover the stolen weapons.
Oteh urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in tracking down the perpetrators.