Troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested 19 suspects in Tongoron, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, as security forces intensify efforts to identify those responsible for a recent deadly ambush on security operatives.
The arrests were made on Tuesday during a clearance operation in the community, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited intelligence sources familiar with the operation.
According to the report, the operation was conducted at about 1:30 p.m. following the ambush on a joint security patrol along the Ganawuri-Sabon Gida Road.
The report said troops raided Tongoron, where they arrested 19 suspects for profiling and further investigation.
The suspects comprise 14 indigenes of the community and five Fulani residents, according to the intelligence sources.
