Operatives of Niger state police command has neutralised armed bandits that attacked some villages around Nasko, Magama LGA and rustled a large number of cattle.
Command spokesperson, DSP Wasiu Abiodun noted that the incident happened on February 12, stating that the tactical teams of the command sent for reinforcement to the area and military personnel with the vigilante engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle along Ibeto cattle route which lasted for about two hours while the hoodlums were trying to escape with the cattle
He said scores of the bandits were neutralised and the large rustled cattle were recovered while about 20 abducted victims regained freedom.
Other items recovered at the scene include: one AK-47 magazine with 30 rounds of live ammunition, seven handsets, and one Honda motorcycle.
In another development on February 13, based on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to Nasko division raided an identified hideout of bandits at Anaba hilltop, Magama LGA.
During the raid, one (1) Ak-47 rifle with thirteen rounds of live ammunition, hidden between the rocks on the hilltop were recovered.
State CP Bala kuryas restated the commitment of the command to rid the state of banditry activities and other criminality.
He urged for cooperation and support of the general public towards ensuring a crime free society.
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