By Martin Odiete, Abuja
The Defence Media Operation has reported that troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE under Operation ACCORD on 20th June, 2020 stormed Ginde area of Saghev Council Ward of Guma LGA of Benue State and conducted a raid operation on on suspected bandits hideout. The report says the bandits fled as troops closed in on them.
According to the DMO statement signed by its Coordinator, Major General John Enenche, he noted that following a hot pursuit one bandit was neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered include one Galil rifle, one Galil magazine, quantity 13 X 7.5mm ammunition, one Motorcycle one woodland camouflage shirt, some quantities of Indian Hemp and assorted charms. The camp was subsequently destroyed.
The statement said further, “In another development, troops deployed at Tunga responded to a kidnap incident of a local Teacher at Foga LGA and arrested 2 suspects; Yahuza Danlami and Danladi Baushe, who were linked to the incident. A locally made rifle was found in their possession. The suspects have been handed over to the Nigerian Police at Awe for investigations.
“The Defence Headquarters commend the troops for their offensive actions against the bandits and other criminal elements in their area of operation,”
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