Gunmen attack Plateau military checkpoint, kill soldier, steal weapons

By Golok Nanmwa
JOS — Gunmen have attacked troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) at a checkpoint in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a soldier and carting away two weapons.


The attack occurred at about 8pm on Saturday at Sopp Checkpoint in Ungwan Boka, Riyom LGA.


Our correspondent gathered that the troops were keeping vigil at the checkpoint when the attackers opened fire on them from different directions, triggering a gun battle.


Security sources said the gunmen fled into the surrounding bushes after the exchange of fire.


Confirming the incident, the spokesman of OPEP, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, described the attack as deliberate an...