Troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion deployed in Taraba state while on patrol on 20 April 2018 raided a suspected criminal hideouts at Dogo Ruwa following a tip off.
Two notorious armed bandits were nabbed during the raid.
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Items recovered from the hide out include: One G3 rifle containing 7 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, One Pump Action rifle and One Dane gun.
A statement by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said, “Preliminary investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be handed over to the appropriate authority for prosecution on completion.
“The public is hereby reminded to cooperate with the security agencies by reporting any suspicious movements.”
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