The Nigerian Army in the fight to bring peace and normalcy to the country, especially areas where there are incessant clashes and killings by herdsmen and farmers, have successfully repelled yet another attack by armed Fulani bandits in a remote village in Taraba State.
The statement released by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army Brigadier General Texas Chukwu suggested that the Troops of 101 special Forces Battalion deployed to the area in the AYEM AKPATUMA were able to repel the bandits as they were patrolling Zamban in Suntai Local Government Of Taraba State, and some weapons and other items were recovered from them.
The statement as released by the Military states:
Troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion deployed in Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA on 18 April 2018 while on patrol to Zamban village in Suntai Local Government Area of Taraba state successfully repelled an attack by armed Fulani bandits.
One of the bandits was captured during the encounter.
Items recovered include:
One AK 47 Rifle.
One Pump Action Rifle
Three Dane Guns
One Round of 7.62mm Special.
36 Cartridges.
Three Cutlasses.
One Jack Knife
One Mobile Phone among others.
The captured bandit is presently under going interrogation. The public is once again reminded to report any suspicious movements in their areas to the security agency for prompt action. Please disseminate this information to the general public.
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