The Nigerian Army confirmed on Wednesday that its troops killed two gunmen in Marit general area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State. The operation took place at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje, following credible intelligence on the movement of armed assailants known for violent attacks, sexual assault, and armed robbery in the region. Captain Chininso Oteh, the Media Information Officer, said troops engaged the suspects immediately upon sighting them, leading to a gun battle. Two attackers were killed, while others escaped into nearby bushes under cover of darkness.
Troops conducted a sweep of the area after the firefight and recovered several items, including one locally fabricated rifle, five rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition, a cutlass, a jackknife, and a mobile phone. Oteh said the recovery was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the area. He confirmed that security forces remain deployed in Marit and Lajam villages to maintain presence and reassure residents. Troops are also conducting tracking operations to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further attacks.
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