Troops of the 3 Division/ Operation Safe Haven conducted an intelligence-based raid operation at the bandits’ hideout at the Teng Village in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

One bandit was neutralized during the exchange of gunfire, while traces of blood along their withdrawal routes indicate that some of the fleeing bandits sustained massive gunshot wounds.

In a statement by the Media Information Officer of the OPSH, Major Samson Zhakom, the Troops exploited the hideout and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition.

The recovered arms and ammunition are in the custody of troops for further action. Meanwhile, troops are in pursuit of the fleeing criminals.

According to the statement, “Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven have continued to demonstrate impeccable service in the Joint Operations Area, and are motivated to continue the fight against non-state actors whose obnoxious activities must be obstructed by every means possible.”