Troops of Operation safe haven have neutralized a notorious bandit leader along with some of his fighters following a daring raid on the bandits’ hideout at Tafawa village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State says the defence headquarters.
A statement by the coordinator Defence Media Operations,Maj. General John Eneche said the latest success was recorded following credible and actionable intelligence from local sources on the whereabouts of the notorious bandit leader hibernating in the general area.
Recall that earlier on 26 September 2020, troops of Operation Safe Haven engaged armed bandits during a foiled robbery at Bisichi. During the operation, the bandit leader was fatally injured, but managed to flee the onslaught and was receiving treatment at the hideout in Tafawa village.
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Eneche said the troops stormed his hideout, undeterred by the criminals’ futile effort to halt the advancing troops through sporadic firing.
According to him,the valiant troops, adopting aggressive tactical maneuvers, overwhelmed the criminals with effective and superior firepower, neutralizing the banadit leader and some of his fighters while several others escaped with fatal wounds. Troops are however in pursuit of the fleeing criminals with express orders to bring them to book.
The statement however quote the Military High Command commending the gallant troops for their professionalism and resilience, and encourages them to intensify the onslaught against the enemies of our country.
The general public is thus encouraged to continue providing credible information to the troops operating within their localities.
