Troops of the Nigerian Army 3 Division have killed 3 Bandits, cleared an ambush and recovered weapons in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A press statement signed by the Nigerian Army Director, Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the incident took place today, Wednesday, 12th of July, 2023.
“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 statement added that 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.
“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.
The statement said troops sre currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight.
