Troops kill 6 bandits in Kogi state

Nigerian Army says its troops in conjunction with those on operation TOTAL FREEDOM while on clearance operation at Kpanche, Bereko and Ozugbe villages Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, killed six suspected bandits.

Six of the suspected bandits were neutralized during the encounter while others fled following the superior fire power of the troops.

Items recovered include two AK 47 rifles with five magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition, one G3 rifle with one magazine, 188 rounds of ammunition and two locally made guns.

The Army advised fleeing residents not to panic but report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents.