In continuation of efforts to deny bandits freedom of action in the Joint Operations Area, troops of 3 Division Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE have staged an intelligence-based ambush operation against bandits along routes leading to Odare Forest at Dutsen Zaki in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
During the operation, troops encountered bandits on motorcycles heading towards Odare Forest and neutralised one of them, while others fled with severe gunshot wounds through the thick forest.
According to a statement The Troops further exploited the area and recovered one motorcycle, 2 mobile phones, one machete, and charms abandoned by the bandits.
In another operational development, success was recorded following credible intelligence on the activities of bandits around Garga, Showaka, Yuli and Kukawa Villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas by the troops during an offensive at a notable bandits crossing points in the general area which left the bandits fleeing in disarray.
Consequently, the troops recovered one G3 rifle, one G3 magazine and 3 rounds of 7.62 mm weapon.
The recent onslaughts and bombardment of criminal elements, especially bandits in the joint operating area is part of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force’s resolve and mandate to troops to continually neutralise armed criminals and bring perpetrators of crimes to justice.
Edited by Karen keyen
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