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By FOLUSHO ALADE,ABUJA
Troops of Operation Accord have neutralized four armed bandits at Jeka Da Rabi area along Kaduna-Abuja expressway in Kaduna State according to the latest report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence headquarters in Abuja.
The report contained in a Press release signed by the Coordinator of the DMO, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE said the operation took place on the 2nd of September 2020 after credible intelligence on the movement of bandits from KACHIA AREA.
The statement said : “In continuation of the sustained offensive against armed bandits and other criminal elements in the country, troops of Operation ACCORD have killed 4 armed bandits at Jeka Da Rabi area along Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The successful operation took place on 2 September 2020. Acting on credible intelligence on the movement of bandits from Kachia area , troops swiftly mobilized to the scene and laid ambush.
“The gallant troops made contact with the bandits and engaged them with superior firepower thereby neutralizing 4 while others escaped with gun shots wounds. Troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle and 5 rounds of 9mm with a magazine. Presently, the gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols in search of the fleeing bandits.
“The Military High Command congratulates the troops for their dexterity and encourages them to intensify the onslaught against the criminal elements in the country”, the statement concluded.
