Troops Neutralise 3 Bandits In Mangu Ambush Operation, Recover Weapons

July 13, (THEWILL) – Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State have neutralised 3 Bandits on Wednesday.

A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said 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.

It said 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 added that the Troops are currently on the trail of bandits, who escaped with gunshot wounds during the firefight.