An alleged notorious cultist identified as Fidelis Adamu and Nashak Wilson, a 29 years old alleged member of criminal syndicate have been arrested by troops during different operations in Plateau State.
Adamu said to be a member of Jungle Boys, a notorious cult group in Plateau State has been arrested by troops of troop of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN on 20 March 2025 at Angwan Gainyeh in Sakon-Gyel axis in Jos South local government area (LGA) of Plateau State.
His arrest followed intelligence report that the cult group was planning to launch an attack on prominent individuals including political office holders and community leaders over the ban on illegal mining in the state, Major Samson Nantip, Media Information Officer Operation SAFE HAVEN said in a statement on Sunday.
“The criminal suspect, Fidelis Adamu The suspect is in custody making useful confessions, while troops are on the trail of other members of cult group,” Zhakhom said in the statement.
Troops nab notorious cultist identified as Fidelis Adamu and Nashak Wilson, an alleged member of criminal syndicate in Plateau State.
Weapons recovered from the criminal
According to the statement, Nashak Wilson was arrested on 23 March 2025, when troops on the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A responded to information about criminal activities around Youth Centre at Sabon Layi Axis in Mangu LGA of Plateau State.
The troops made contact with the miscreants, engaged, and overwhelmed the criminals forcing them to flee.
“The general area was exploited by the combat troops and one of the criminals named Nashak Wilson aged 29 years was arrested armed with one AK-47 rifle loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special). Further exploitation led to the recovery of 30 cows rustled by the criminal syndicate.
“The recovered cows have been handed over to the owner, while the arrested suspect, recovered rifle, and ammunition are in custody for further action.
“Operation SAFE HAVEN is determined in its quest to sanitise the entire Joint Operations Area of criminal activities and denying miscreants freedom of action,” the statement by the Army spokesperson indicated
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