Troops neutralise two bandits, recover AK-47 in Plateau ambush

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralised two suspected bandits during a night-time ambush in Nemaledu village, Gimbi District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.

The successful operation, which also led to the recovery of a fabricated AK-47 rifle, was revealed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on Thursday night via his handle on X.

According to Makama, the troops launched the operation around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, following credible intelligence on the movement of the bandits through a known crossing route.

“During the operation, the troops made contact with the bandits and in the ensuing exchange of fire, neutralised two of them,” the post stated.

The troops also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle from the scene.

Troops neutralise two bandits, recover AK-47 in Plateau ambush