…recovers arms, assorted drugs
By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralized armed bandits in Kango and Adumata villages in Nasarawa State in a clearance operation.
According to a report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, a Joint Force on patrol on the 18th of October 2020 around Kango and Adumata villages came in contact with a group of armed bandits leading to exchange of fire.
The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits thereby neutralizing 2 while others escaped with gunshots wounds.
The roops recovered one AK47 rifle, one locally made rifle, 6 AK47 magazines, 110 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and assorted drugs.
The Report contained in a Press release signed by the Coordinator DMO, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE read in full:
“ In continuation of reinvigorated efforts to stamp out banditry and other criminal activities in the country, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralised 2 armed bandits in Nasarawa State. The Joint Force while on patrol on 18 October 2020 around Kango and Adumata villages came in contact with a group of armed bandits leading to exchange of fire. The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits thereby neutralizing 2 while others escaped with gunshots wounds. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one locally made rifle, 6 AK47 magazines, 110 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and assorted drugs.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in furtherance of the objective of restoring peace and security in the country will sustain the offensive against the enemies of our Nation”. The statement said.
