Troops Neutralizes Three Suspected Bandits, Recover Weapons in Plateau

Troops Neutralizes Three Suspected Bandits, Recover Weapons in Plateau

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised three suspected bandits in Teng and Kayarda communities of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau.

The Media Officer of the operation, Maj. Samson Zhakom, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.

Zhakom said that the troops ambushed the suspected bandits on Tuesday morning, following an intelligence report over planned attacks on some communities in the state.

He explained that the troops also recovered some weapons during the operation.

“This morning, some armed militia heading to attack some villages on the Plateau were ambushed and neutralised by troops of OPSH.

“This followed credible intelligence on plans by bandits to attack Teng and Kayarda villages in Qua’an Pan LGA.

“During the operation, troops in ambush positions made contact and neutralised three bandits while others fled in the process.

“Troops further recovered four AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition from the suspects,” he said.

The media officer said that troops had intensified efforts to arrest other members of the criminal group who are still at large.