Soldiers kill two bandits, recover weapons in Plateau state

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have killed two bandits in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state.

The operation was carried out on Tuesday evening near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit area and the ambush followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed men.

The suspects were said to be linked to attacks, sexual assault and armed robbery in the area.

The troops engaged the gunmen in a firefight after laying an ambush. Two of the suspects were killed during the operation. Others escaped into nearby bushes.

The troops recovered a locally fabricated rifle and five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition. Other items recovered include a cutlass, a jackknife and a mobile phone.

The military said troops have maintained presence in Marit and Lajam villages, adding that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The operation is part of efforts to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area, even as the military urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.