Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babana in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State neutralised two bandits during gunfire on Thursday.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo in a statement issued Thursday said at about 2:50 a.m., the vigilant troops engaged armed bandits attempting to infiltrate the Babana axis.
He explained that in the exchange of fire that ensued, the soldiers overpowered the criminals with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray.
Nwankwo added: “During a subsequent exploitation along the bandits’ withdrawal route, the troops neutralised two bandits on the outskirts of Babana town.
“Items recovered from the operation include one AK-47 rifle, four AK-47 magazines loaded with 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 323 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition, and a mobile phone.
“Unfortunately, an officer and a soldier sustained gunshot injuries to their legs during the encounter.
“Both personnel are responding to medical treatment. The remains of the neutralised bandits have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further a
ction.”