Troops Neutralise 3 Bandits, Recover Weapons in Mangu

Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state neutralized 3 Bandits on Wednesday 12 July 2023. 

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. 

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 troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight.