Troops neutralize 3 bandits, recover weapon in Plateau

Troops neutralize 3 bandits, recover weapon in Plateau

President Bola Tinubu had ordered a manhunt for assassins in response to security issues in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Nigerian Army sprang into action and killed three bandits while seizing additional weapons.

In a statement issued by the Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said that Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state have neutralized 3 Bandits today Wednesday 12 July 2023.

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The statement reads in full: “Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state have neutralized 3 Bandits today Wednesday 12 July 2023. The troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call in Mangu general area. After successfully clearing the ambush, the troops recovered 3 x AK 47 Rifles,14 rounds of 7.62 mm Special rounds, 1 x Motorcycle and a Constabulary Police Identity card.

“Troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight.”

Troops neutralize 3 bandits, recover weapon in Plateau