Military Neutralizes Bandits In Niger State

The defence headquarters says it has neutralised several bandits at Maguga in Rafi local government area of Niger state.

In a statement on Tuesday, the coordinator of defence media operations, major general John Enenche, explains that the operation was conducted by the air component of operation Gama Aiki with the support of operation thunder strike.

He says the operation was carried out on Sunday following reports that some armed bandits, clad in black attire, were sighted along with a large herd of rustled cattle in the area.

Major General Enenche thanks Nigerians for their support, urging them to continue to provide useful information that would facilitate military operation.