Two(2) notorious armed bandits have been neutralised by troops of operation WHIRL STROKE and 177 Battalion while conducting a daring dawn raid on 9 December 2020, on a major armed bandits’/kidnappers’ hideout at Angwan Mada close to Tunga in Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State.
In a signed statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Maj.Gen John Enenche made available to Channel Network Afrique, the raid was conducted sequel to actionable technical and human intelligence on the location of the camp in the general area which also resulted in the recovery of 20 locally made rifles and other ammunition.
“Adopting an aggressive posture, the gallant troops tactfully assaulted the hideout, taking the bandits by surprise. The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits with effective fire and neutralized 2 of the criminals responsible for kidnappings and other crimes in the general area while others fled in disarray with fatal gunshot wounds”. he said
Enenche also stated that a follow-up exploitation of the camp and environs further resulted in the recovery of a total of 20 locally made rifles, 40 empty cases of 7.62mm special ammunition and 5 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
He noted that the gallant troops are presently dominating the area with aggressive patrols and are equally on the trail of the fleeing bandits in order to locate and neutralize them.
The Defence spokesman however solicited the support and cooperation of Members of the public in provision of credible information to the troops operating within their localities.
