soldiers.
Three suspected herdsmen have been killed in
Tsehombe-Adaka village, Benue State.
The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John
Enenche, confirmed this to Channels Television in a statement
issued on Monday.
“Troops of Sector one, Operation WHIRL STROKE, yesterday, 6
December 2020 responded to a distress call from Local vigilante
members reporting an ongoing attack by suspected armed herdsmen on
Tsehombe-Adaka village,” the statement partly read.
“Troops immediately mobilized to the location leading to a
shoot-out between troops and armed bandits.
“The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits by superior
firepower, following which troops successfully neutralised 3 of the
armed bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds.”
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Weapons recovered from the bandits include one AK 47 rifle
loaded with one magazine containing 5 rounds of 7.62mm Special
ammunition.
The defence spokesman said troops have continued to dominate the
area with aggressive patrols to deter further attacks, adding that
efforts were ongoing to neutralise other bandits that might still
be hibernating in the area.
Enenche also called on members of the general public to continue
to provide credible information to the troops operating within
their localities.
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