The Troops of 177 Guards Battalion situated in Nasarawa State in conjunction with troops of Operation WILD STROKE and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Nassarawa State have neutralized 2 of them while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.
The offensive operation was conducted based on credible actionable intelligence on Bandits/Kidnappers Enclaves in the general area of IDU, CHIKARA, along the boundaries of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, ABAJI FCT and KOTON KARFE KOGI State.
Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Captain Godfrey Anebi Abakpa in a statement on Friday noted that during the Joint Operations, the gallant troops with superior fire power subdued the bandits and also rescued 30 civilians who had been held captive by the bandits.
"Unfortunately, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force sustained a minor injury is currently stable and receiving proper medical care at the hospital", he said.
Abakpa added that the Troops also recovered 1x Rapid Propelled Grenade Tube from the Criminals and several military uniforms. The rescued civilians have since been profiled by the Nigeria Police Division in Toto LGA while the State Govt have facilitated their safe reunion with their communities and families respectively.
He stressed that as the operations continue, troops of the Brigade under command remains resolute and will continue to synergise with security agencies to rid the FCT and environs of all criminal elements. The Brigade remains alert at all times to keep the Federal Capital and it's environs safe.
This is part of Guards Brigade responsibility to ensure adequate security within its Areas of Responsibilities and and to stamp out incessant kidnapping to protect lives and properties of law abiding citizen in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring States.
