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Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE under Operation ACCORD conducted a raid operation on suspected bandits hideout, leading to the death of one of its members, with others escaping with gunshot injuries in Ginde area of Saghev Council Ward of Guma LGA of Benue State.
The Coordinator, Media Defence Operation, Major General John Enenche, in a statement on Sunday, revealed that the foiled attack of the bandits on Saturday June 20 by troops of Sector 2 deployed at Tomatar, followed reports of their criminal activities around the Ginde area of the state.
Enenche explained that the bandits fled as troops closed in on them. But following a hot pursuit “one bandit was neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds”.
“Items recovered include one Galil rifle, one Galil magazine, quantity 13 X 7.5mm ammunition, one Motorcycle one woodland camouflage shirt, some quantities of Indian Hemp and assorted charms. The camp was subsequently destroyed,” he added.
In another development, the defence media coordinator disclosed that an abducted teacher was rescued and while two suspects linked to the incident were apprehended and handed over to the Nigerian Police for investgations.
“Troops deployed at Tunga responded to a kidnap incident of a local Teacher at Foga LGA and arrested 2 suspects; Yahuza Danlami and Danladi Baushe, who were linked to the incident,” he noted.
“A locally made rifle was found in their possession. The suspects have been handed over to the Nigerian Police at Awe for investigations.”
