A suspected bandit has been killed by Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) in Taraba State.
The acting assistant director, Army Public Relations of the Brigade, Olubodunde Oni disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jalingo.
According to him, the troops on patrol came across the suspected bandits along the Bandawa-Karim Lamido road.
“In the brief but fierce encounter, troops gallantly engaged the criminals, neutralising one of the bandits and successfully recovering one AK-47 rifle and thirty-nine (39) rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
He described the operation as a testament to the Brigade’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring that criminal elements find no safe haven within Taraba State.
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