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.
READ ALSO: Ex-convict, 50, caught raping four-year-old girl in Bauchi mosque (Photos/Video)
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.
-
News21 hours ago
FG revokes 924 dormant mining licences
-
Sports24 hours ago
Why I didn’t apply for Super Eagles’ job – Vincent Enyeama
-
News20 hours ago
UK varsity offers £33,150 scholarships to Nigerian MSc applicants
-
News23 hours ago
DStv, GOtv subscriptions hiked five months after initial increase
-
News17 hours ago
EFCC withdraws appeal against order blocking Yahaya Bello’s arrest
-
News8 hours ago
Gombe residents lament 48 hours blackout
-
News6 hours ago
Blackout: Ogun vows repairs of poles destroyed by heavy rain
-
Metro4 hours ago
Four-year-old boy dies while eating in Abuja school