Photo: The fallen terrorists
Troops kill 3 terrorists in Mangu, recover AK-47 weapons, motorcycle
Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed to quell the crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state on Wednesday neutralized 3 terrorists.
The troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call in Mangu general area.
After successfully clearing the ambush, the troops recovered 3 x AK 47 Rifles,14 rounds of 7.62 mm Special rounds, 1 x Motorcycle and a Constabulary Police Identity card.
A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, said that the troops were currently on the trail of some of the terrorists who escaped with gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire.