The troops of Joint Activity Drive Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled makes an attempt by bandits to assault some communities in Katsina-Ala Native Authorities Space of Benue.
The Performing Media Data Officer of OPWS, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu said this in a press release on Tuesday in Makurdi.
The operation comes barely every week, after suspected armed herders and native bandits, ambushed and killed 11 safety personnel inside Katsina-Ala council.
Zubairu mentioned the troops between Sept. 26 and Sept. 28, thwarted the bandits’ plans to assault Agurugu and Igyudu villages.
He mentioned on Sept. 26, troops deployed at Abaji acquired credible intelligence on the motion of a bunch of bandits at Agurugu village.
He mentioned the troops instantly mobilised to the realm and unable to resist the superior firepower of the gallant troopers, the bandits fled in disarray.
He additional defined that on Sept. 28, troops deployed to Gbise encountered bandits throughout a combating patrol towards Igyudu village.
He added that the bandits deserted their positions and fled through the confrontation.
“Subsequent search of the scene led to the restoration of 1 automated pistol, three 9mm rounds, 33 7.62mm particular ammunition, 15 5.56 x 45mm rounds, two AK-47 magazines, and 29 cellphones deserted by the fleeing criminals.
“Equally, on Sept. 28, , troops deployed at Gbise launched into a combating patrol towards Igyudu village in response to experiences of banditry in the neighborhood.
“On sighting the advancing troopers, the bandits once more deserted their positions and fled.
“The troops carried out a radical search of the complete village, recovering one single-barrel gun, three rounds of seven.62mm NATO, two AK-47 magazines, one G3 journal, one hand grenade, one tear fuel canister, assorted medical kits, and an Itel cellphone.”
Zubairu quoted the OPWS Drive Commander, Maj.- Gen. Moses Gara, as commending the troops for his or her bravery, swift response, and professionalism.
He added that Gara assured the folks of Katsina-Ala and adjoining communities of their security, urging them to proceed to offer credible and well timed data to help ongoing army operations.
“We stay dedicated to restoring lasting peace in Benue and neighbouring states.
“Our troops have proven resilience and dedication, and we won’t relent till these areas are fully secured,” the drive commander was quoted as saying
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