No fewer than five foreigners have been arrested by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in Plateau State.
According to the Defence Headquarters, the arrested individuals include three foreign Fulani migrants and two Chadians.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye did not specify the exact offence committed by the foreigners but stated that they claimed to be working with an international company.
Kangye said they were arrested between May 15 and 20, 2025.
“Troops arrested 3 foreign Fulani migrants and 2 Chadians who claimed to be working with an international company in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. The suspects were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action,” he said.
The PUNCH reports that the DHQ had earlier in May linked foreign herders to the recent clashes in Plateau and Benue states.
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Highlighting troops’ successes across the various theatres of operations, Kangye said troops within the period arrested 28 other terrorists, logistics suppliers and other criminal elements, adding that troops also rescued 47 hostages within the same period.
Kangye noted that troops of Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over N533,509,520.00 during the week under review.
“Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over N533,509,520.00 only during the week under review. The breakdown indicates: 550,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 13,710 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 350 litres of DPK. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 45 crude oil cooking ovens, 30 dugout pits, 16 boats, 37 storage tanks, 11 drums and 18 illegal refining sites.
“Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 4 vehicles. Furthermore, 51 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition were also recovered, ” he said.
He stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained focused on its determination to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminalities in the country in order to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
“Troops of AFN under the leadership of Gen CG Musa are determined, poised and not resting on their oars as the AFN is not negotiating its resolve to restore peace to the troubled region while taking care of troops’ welfare, most importantly, ” Kangye said.
