Military Kill 2 Bandits Link to Late Gana, Rescue Kidnap Victims in Nasarawa State

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja

The Armed Forces of Nigeria says  its Sector 2 troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and 117 Guards Battalion, has killed two suspected armed bandits linked to late Terwase Agwaza, popularly known as Gana at Kwaghaondo village in Chanchanji council ward of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The military also rescued 3 kidnapped victims, while 2 kidnappers were also killed at Bakonu road in Nasarawa state.
In a statement signed on Saturday by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, (DHQ) Maj. Gen. John Enenche, in Abuja said, it was in continuation of the aggressive clearance operation to stamped out banditry and other criminal activities in North Central zone of the country.

According to him, the troops while on joint clearance operation on 25 September 2020 around Mararaba Udege in Nasarawa State raided a suspected kidnappers' camp along Bakonu road in Nasarawa Local Government Area. 
He said, In the course of the operation, 3 kidnapped victims were rescued while 2 kidnappers were killed in action. 

Adding that the rescued victims have been reunited with their families.

The DMOs Coordinator also said, following credible intelligence on the possible regrouping of some elements linked to late Gana at a hideout around Kwaghaondo village in Chanchanji council ward of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, troops of Sector 2 conducted a dawn raid operation at the identified hideout. 

According to him, the gallant troops made contact with the armed militia elements who opened fire and fled as troops closed in on their position. 

"Troops swiftly responded with superior firepower which led to the killing of 2 bandits while one AK 47 rifle, one magazine and 15 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were recovered. 

"Currently troops have continued to dominate the area with aggressive patrols and ambushes to deny bandits freedom of action". He said.

Enenche said the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies remain committed, resolute and determined to curtail the activities of insurgents, bandits and other criminal elements in the country.

He requested the cooperation of members of the public to continue to provide timely information on the activities of criminals in their various localities to the nearest military and other security agencies location for prompt action. 

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