By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have neutralized some armed bandits operating along Abuja-Kaduna expressway with arms and ammunition recovered from them.
According to the latest report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, troops of Operation Thunder Strike deployed at Rijana acting on credible intelligence on the movement of some suspected bandits towards Abuja-Kaduna expressway, swiftly mobilized and overwhelmed the bandits with superior firepower killing 2 bandits while others escaped with gunshots wounds.
The report also said 2 locally made guns were recovered from the criminals.
The report contained in a Press release signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations reads:
“In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out banditry and other sundry crimes in the country, troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE recorded tremendous successes against armed bandits on Sunday 4 October 2020.
“ Troops deployed at Rijana acting on credible intelligence on the movement of some suspected bandits towards Abuja-Kaduna expressway, swiftly mobilized to the scene and laid ambush along the suspected bandit’s route.
“Contact was made and the gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits with superior firepower thereby killing 2 while others escaped with gunshots wounds. Also, in the course of the encounter, 2 locally made guns were recovered. Currently, troops have continued to dominate the area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action”. The statement said.
