Plateau Killings: 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 on Wednesday 12 July 2023.
In a press release signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call in the 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.