Plateau Crisis: Nigerian Troops neutralize bandits in Mangu, recover weapons

The Nigerian Army announced that its Troops of 3 Division deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state, have neutralized three bandits.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu on Wednesday in Abuja.
Brig-Gen Nwachukwu stated that the troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, conquered them and recovered rifles, motor cycle and a police identification card from them.

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He also said the Army are on the lookout for bandits with gunshot wounds who escaped during the fight.

He stated, “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.

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“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.”

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