Military uncovers plot to establish ISWAP bases in Plateau, Bauchi

Troops under Operation Safe Haven have uncovered a plot by Islamic State West Africa Province to establish operational bases in Plateau and Bauchi states.

According to a statement signed by OPSH’s media officer, Major Samson Zhakom, on Sunday, troops arrested two suspected ISWAP members during a sting operation on April 11 around the Yelwa area in the Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspects, identified as 25-year-olds…