JOS — Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have foiled an attempted attack on Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, forcing suspected attackers to retreat into nearby bushes .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday after troops received reports of the movement of armed men suspected to be planning an attack on the community . The troops quickly moved into the area, and their intervention forced the suspected attackers to retreat with their cattle .
CDA News Nigeria reports that at about 4:12 p.m., troops received another report of an attempt to infiltrate Manja village . They responded by launching a pursuit operation against the suspected attackers while maintaining a strong security presence around the community . Security forces also carried out offensive patrols and clearance operations across the area to prevent further attempts to enter the community .
Sources said troops were continuing operations around Manja and neighbouring communities to maintain pressure on the suspected attackers and ensure the safety of residents . The successful operation follows a similar incident in May 2024 when troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN repelled an attack by suspected gunmen in the same Mangu LGA .
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