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Troops Kill 6 Bandits in Kogi State

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Texas Chukwu
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April 23, 2018
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Troops Kill 6 Bandits in Kogi State
Troops of Headquarters Command Army Records in conjunction with those on operation TOTAL FREEDOM while on clearance operation at Kpanche, Bereko and Ozugbe villages Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, encountered bandits responsible for terrorizing the areas.

2. Six of the suspected bandits were neutralized during the encounter while others fled following the superior fire power of the troops.

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3. Items recovered include:

a. Two AK 47 rifles with five magazines.

b. 25 rounds of.ammunition.

c. One G3 rifle with one magazine.

d. 188 rounds of ammunition.

e. Two locally made guns.

4. The fleeing residents have been reassured of their safety and advised them not to panic but report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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