Troops repel Fulani militia attack in Plateau
Troops from Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) successfully repelled an attack by suspected Fulani militias in Lakkas village, located in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on the evening of November 8, 2026. One individual was killed, and a woman sustained injuries during the incident.
This information was reported by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert specializing in the Lake Chad region. According to security sources cited by Makama, the attack began around 8 p.m. following reports of sporadic gunfire in the area.
Troops from Sector 8 of OPEP responded swiftly, engaging the attackers and prompting them to retreat into nearby foliage.
During a subsequent search of the location, the troops discovered the body of a victim identified as Gambo Dan Mangu. Another individual, identified as Mrs. Joy, was found with gunshot wounds and was later transported to the General Hospital in Mangu for medical care.
In addition, the troops recovered eight spent cartridge cases of 7.62mm x 39 ammunition at the scene. Following the attack, operation forces initiated a search of the surrounding areas in an effort to locate and apprehend the fleeing assailants.
