Troops eliminate notorious bandits in Benue, Taraba
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday, said the operation was executed on Friday.
Enenche explained that the operation was sequel to actionable intelligence on the infiltration of armed herdsmen at Chambe community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State where two villagers were killed. He said the troops swiftly deployed to the scene, adding that the bandits had fled the area before their arrival.
According to him, troops tracked the assailants to a makeshift camp at the outskirts of Arufu in neighbouring Taraba.
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