Troops foil bandit attack, recover weapons in Taraba

Troops of the 93 Battalion of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division, Operation SAFE HAVEN, have repelled a bandit attack on Chanchanji community in Takum LGA of Taraba State.

Disclosing this, security expert, Zagazola Makama, said that the attack, which took place around 10:30 am on November 13, 2024, was reportedly a reprisal by a group of bandits following the recent arrest of 12 suspects from the area.

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DAILY POST recalls that troops of the Nigerian Army had apprehended 12 suspected kidnappers, recovered 14 motorcycles, a pistol and two bags of Indian hemp on November 9 in the same community.

During the operation, the troops engaged the armed bandits, forcing them to retreat.

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However, one bandit was neutralized, and troops recovered an array of items, including an AK-47 rifle, two AK-47 magazines, twelve rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a Motorola handheld radio.

Troops foil bandit attack, recover weapons in Taraba

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