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Troops Clear Ambush In Mangu, Annihilate 3 Bandits, Recover Weapons
Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state have neutralized 3 Bandits today Wednesday 12 July 2023.
A statement by Director Army Public Relation, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, posted on the Nigerian Army’s official website said the troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call in Mangu general area.
After successfully clearing the ambush, the troops recovered 3 x AK 47 Rifles,14 rounds of 7.62 mm Special rounds, 1 x Motorcycle and a Constabulary Police Identity card.
Troops are currently on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds during the fire fight.