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Troops kill four armed bandits, recover arms in Kaduna

Troops of Operation Accord have killed four armed bandits at Jeka Da Rabi area along Kaduna-Abuja expressway.

According to a statement on Thursday by the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, the successful operation took place on Wednesday, September 2, 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 said.

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