Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State have neutralized three Bandits today.
According to army spokesman, Brig. General Onyema Nwachukwu, “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.
“Troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight.”
