Nigeria, July 2 -- Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have killed at least six suspected terrorists and recovered locally fabricated rifles in a series of operations across Plateau State, according to the military.

The soldiers were also involved in foiling another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, on Thursday.

The military spokesperson for Operation ENDURING PEACE, Chinonso Oteh, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday.

He said the operations were carried out between 26 June and 2 July in Jos South and Barkin Ladi local government areas, adding that the actions were based on intelligence reports on armed groups operating within the Joint Operations Area.

Mr Oteh said troops ...