An army spokesman says 30 victims kidnapped by the terrorists were freed by the troops.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations for the Guards Brigade, Godfrey Abakpa, in a statement on Friday said the operations were conducted in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force in Nasarawa State.
Mr Abakpa said the troops subdued the bandits with superior firepower and neutralised two of them while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.According to him, a member of the CJTF sustained a minor injury in the encounter and is currently receiving proper medical care at the hospital. “Troops also recovered one Rapid Propelled Grenade Tube from the criminals and several military uniforms.
“The rescued civilians have since been profiled by the Nigeria Police Division in Toto LGA while the State Govt had facilitated their safe reunion with their communities and families respectively.“As the operations continue, troops of the Brigade remain resolute and will continue to synergise with security agencies to rid the FCT and environs of all criminal elements.
“The brigade remains alert at all times to keep the federal capital and its environs safe,” he said. (
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