Troops Foil Armed Robbery Attack on Pastor's Residence in Plateau State

In a daring operation, troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have successfully thwarted an attempted armed robbery attack on the residence of Pastor Inyam Inyam in the Hwol Buju community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to security sources, the troops responded swiftly to reports of gunshots at the pastor's house during the early hours of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The prompt intervention of the troops forced the suspected armed robbers to abandon their mission and flee the scene. As the troops arrived, they found that Pastor Inyam and his daughter, Hannatu Inyam, had sustained injuries during the incident and were subsequently evacuated to a hospital in Mista-Ali for medical treatment. Furthermore, a medical examination revealed that Hannatu Inyam had been s3xually assaulted during the attack. A spent 7.62mm special ammunition casing was recovered at the scene as part of ongoing investigations. Security agencies have commenced investigations into the incident, and troops are conducting follow-up operations to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects. The military authorities have condemned the attack and assured residents that efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators to justice. They have also urged members of the public to provide credible information that could assist security agencies in locating the suspects and preventing similar incidents. The authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting lives and property across Plateau State and other areas within the Joint Operations Area.