Soldiers kill suspected bandits, rescue victims in Plateau

Troops of Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, yesterday, killed scores of gunmen in villages in Mangu LGA of Plateau State.

Operation Hakorin Damisa IV was on Saturday launched to prevent further killings in Mangu LGA where many people were killed in recent time.

In a statement, spokesperson of the operation said, “Troops, while on operation along Rugan/Basiru village of Barkin-Ladi LGA of Plateau State came under fire from suspected bandits and they professionally responded, forcing the bandits to retreat.

“Troops recovered two AK-47 rifles with registration numbers, 07873 and B-32134, 15 rounds of 7.62mm special, three locally fabricated guns and a pair of military desert camouflage uniform. 10 suspects were captured and are currently undergoing profiling.

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“In the same vein, troops thwarted an attempted attack on Mangun and Patlong villages in Mangu LGA. Troops decisively responded and scores of the bandits were neutralised while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

“Similarly, troops on July 25, 2023, along the roads in Janneret/Washina Changal and Gyambwas, all in Mangu LGA, responded to firing from suspected bandits who fled on sighting our troops. Troops in the process recovered three motorcycles and one locally fabricated gun. Troops on the same day responded to a distress call at Rumfar Gwamna village and rescued five kidnapped victims while recovering a Toyota Camry and Sharon buses. Troops also conducted operations to criminal hideouts at Unguwan Haruna, Kibam and Dogon Daji Forest and rescued four victims, while two suspected kidnappers were arrested.’’