Metro
Troops kill five bandits, arrest eight others in Benue, Nasarawa states
No fewer than five bandits were killed and eight arrested by the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in Benue and Nasarawa states.
Major General John Enenche, the co-ordinator defence media operations indicated that four of the bandits were eliminated during a raid on their hideout in Tse Agi, Gwer West LGA of Benue State.
Enenche said that one of the bandits met his waterloo when troops stormed their camp along Benue-Nasarawa border.
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He also alleged that several arms were recovered during the encounter.
The Nigerian Military High Command lauded the public for providing credible intelligence information that facilitated the successful operation.
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