Troops Kill Suspected Armed Robber, Injure Others In Plateau

Troops of the Operation Safe Haven have killed a
suspected armed robber in Barkin Ladi, Jos South Local Government
Area of Plateau State.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence
Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, the troops also
injured several other suspected armed robbers during the
encounter.

According to the defence spokesman, the incident which occurred
on November 25 along  Angul Maraban Jama’a road, led to the
recovery of one locally fabricated pistol.

“Troops on 25 November 2020, on night patrol came in contact
with suspected armed robbers along Angul Maraban Jama’a road in
Barkin Ladi,  Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau
State,” the statement partly read.

“During the encounter, one-armed robber was neutralized by their
own troops. Items recovered in his possession was one locally
fabricated pistol while others escaped with gunshot wounds.”

He also called on members of the public to avail the troops of
timely information in order to rid the nation of the several
security challenges.

SEE FULL STATEMENT HERE:

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALIZES ARMED ROBBER IN JOS,
PLATEAU STATE

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1. In continuation of aggressive clearance operation to stamp out
   criminal activities in the North Central zone of the country,
   troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have continued to record remarkable
   successes. Troops on 25 November 2020, on night patrol came in
   contact with suspected armed robbers along Angul Maraban Jama’a
   road in Barkin Ladi, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau
   State. During the encounter, one armed robber was neutralized by
   own troops. Items recovered in his possession was one locally
   fabricated pistol while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
2. The gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area
   with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action. The
   general public is thus encouraged to continue to provide credible
   information to the troops operating within their localities.
3. You are please requested to disseminate this information
   through your medium with the photos attached for the awareness of
   the general public. Thank you for your usual support and
   cooperation.

JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations

Defence Headquarters

28 November 2020.

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