The Nigerian Army arrested Fidelis Adamu, leader of the Jungle Boys cult, and Nashak Wilson, a suspected rustler, in Plateau State. Adamu's arrest followed intelligence about a planned attack over a ban on illegal mining, while Wilson was caught with an AK-47 and 30 rustled cows recovered.

The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Fidelis Adamu, the alleged leader of a cult group known as the Jungle Boys. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Samson Nantip Zhakom, the spokesperson for Operation SAFE HAVEN. Additionally, a suspected cattle rustler, identified as Nashak Wilson, was apprehended in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to the statement, troops from the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN successfully apprehended the notorious cult leader in Plateau State. The arrest followed intelligence reports indicating that the Jungle Boys cult group was planning to attack prominent individuals, including political office holders and community leaders. The motive behind the planned attack was reportedly linked to the state's recent ban on illegal mining activities.

Fidelis Adamu was reportedly arrested on March 20, 2025, at Angwan Gainyeh in the Sakon-Gyel axis of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State.

In a related development, troops from Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A engaged in a gunfight with some criminals around the Youth Centre in the Sabon Layi axis on Sunday. Following the clash, the troops combed the area, leading to the arrest of 29-year-old Nashak Wilson. He was found armed with an AK-47 rifle loaded with two rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.

Further investigations revealed that Wilson was part of a criminal syndicate involved in cattle rustling. The army recovered 30 rustled cows, which have since been returned to their rightful owner.

Mr. Zhakom emphasized the commitment of the Nigerian Army to maintaining peace and security in Plateau State and its readiness to combat criminal activities in the region.