NSCDC repels bandit attacks in Plateau, restores security

NSCDC repels bandit attacks in Plateau with Army and Police support, restoring security in Nteng village after repeated assaults on farmers

NSCDC repels bandit attacks in Plateau, leading a joint security operation that brought relief to Nteng village in Deomak District, Qua’ran-Pan Local Government Area.

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In a statement on Friday, Corps spokesperson Afolabi Babawale confirmed that the operation, carried out with the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police, successfully pushed back repeated raids by suspected bandits and restored stability to the embattled community.

The deployment followed a direct order from Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Audi, who tasked a Special Intelligence Squad with tackling the worsening insecurity in the region.

Commandant Apollos Dandaura, who led the team, said an intelligence-driven approach was adopted to counter the attackers, who had been exploiting the mountainous, swampy terrain and poor road access to evade response efforts.

The bandit assaults had left a trail of destruction—lives lost, farmlands ruined, a primary health center destroyed, and property worth millions damaged. More than 4,000 farmers were displaced, many now sheltering at a primary school camp in Qua’ran-Pan.

A joint guard post has since been established in Nteng village, and security agencies pledged to maintain the peace.

Dandaura commended the synergy among the forces and reassured nearby communities—Doop, Keolakan, Jepmorop, and Gorom—of improved safety.

As part of longer-term measures, the NSCDC said its Agro Rangers Squad will be deployed to protect farmers, strengthen herder-farmer relations, and prevent further attacks.

“Guarding against the destruction of crops, loss of cattle, and retaliatory violence is central to our mission,” Dandaura emphasized.

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With the latest intervention, residents of Nteng and surrounding areas can cautiously begin rebuilding their livelihoods after months of fear and disruption.