By FOLUSHO ALADE,ABUJA
Troops of Operation Safe Haven Operating in north-Central zone have neutralized one armed robber during an operation along Bokkos-Barkin Ladi road in Plateau State.
According to a report from the Defence media Operations of the Defence headquarters in Abuja, troops deployed at Kuba responded to a distress call on armed robbery operation on the 16th October 2020, along the Bokkos-Barkin Ladi Road ,overwhelmed the robbers killing one while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered include one locally fabricated rifle, 2 mobile handsets, 4 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one jack knife.
The report contained in a Press statement signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, coordinator DMO, said:“In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out banditry and other criminal activities in the country, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN quelled armed robbery incident along Bokkos-Barkin Ladi Road.
“Troops deployed at Kuba while responding to a distress call on armed robbery operation yesterday 16 October 2020, along the road swiftly mobilized to the scene and had contact with the robbers.
“During the encounter, troops overwhelmed the robbers thereby neutralizing one while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered include one locally fabricated rifle, 2 mobile handsets, 4 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one jack knife. Currently the gallant troops have maintained vigilance in the general area to deny criminals freedom of action.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in furtherance of the objective of restoring peace and security in country will sustain the offensive against all enemies of our Nation”. The statement said.
