Troops Kill Cattle Rustlers In Niger State

The Air Component of Operation GAMA AIKI, Nigerian Armed Forces, have neutralized several armed cattle rustlers at Maguga in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

A statement issued on Tuesday by Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, John Enenche, said the operation, which was conducted in support of Operation THUNDER STRIKE, was executed on 19 April 2020 sequel to reports that some armed bandits, clad in black attire, had been sighted along with a large herd of rustled cattles in the area.

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Accordingly, the statement noted that, the troop scrambled its aircraft to attack the location.

Furthermore, the statement added that, upon sighting the approaching attack aircraft, the armed bandits scampered to conceal themselves under nearby shrubs but were engaged with cannon fire which led to the killing of several of them.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to thank all Nigerians for their support and encourages the general public to continue providing useful information that would facilitate its operation to restore peace and security to all affected parts of the country,” the statement reads.

The latest onslaught against bandits comes on the heels of the recent killing of over 100 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, North East Nigeria.

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