The Nigerian Army said on Monday that its troop of Sector 3, under the joint military outfit “Operation Whirl Stroke’, set up to clear the States of North Central Nigeria of killer herdsmen and bandits, arrested 8 armed bandits in Taraba State and recovered a cache of arms from them.
A statement signed by Col Kayode Ogunsanya, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3 division, Jos said, “Troops of Sector 3 deployed under the auspices of Operation Whirl Stroke while on patrol on Sunday came in contact with armed bandits along Road Manya – Gangun in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State.
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“The troops arrested 8 armed bandits with a cache of deadly assault weapons.
He said some of the weapons recovered from the bandits include “2 AK 47 rifles, one K2 rifle, 2 Dane guns, 56 rounds of 7.62 special ammunition, 25 K2 rounds, 3 cartridges, charms and phones.
“They (bandits) are currently in own custody undergoing interrogation.
“Members of the public are once again reminded to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.”
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