The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command
has announced the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 30
rounds of live ammunition following a successful operation against
suspected bandits.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the
Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the operation was
conducted on October 10 based on credible intelligence provided
by the Technical Intelligence Unit (TIU) of the Force Headquarters.
According to the statement, intelligence reports
revealed that a notorious bandit leader, identified as Idrisa, also
known as “Mai Duna,” was coordinating plans to launch attacks on
communities around the Byazhin Forest area.
Acting on this information, the Anti-Kidnapping
Unit swiftly deployed tactical teams and laid an ambush along
the suspects’ identified routes. At about 1:00 a.m. on October 11,
operatives reportedly sighted two groups of armed bandits approaching the area,
leading to a 20-minute gun battle.
Despite strong resistance, the police overpowered
the attackers, forcing them to retreat into the forest with gunshot
wounds. Reinforcement teams from nearby police and military formations
later joined to secure the area and block all escape routes.
A thorough search afterward led to the recovery of the
AK-47 rifle with a defaced serial number, a magazine, and 30
live 7.6mm rounds.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale,
praised the officers for their bravery and professionalism, noting that
their quick intervention averted a major security threat within the
capital.
He further directed medical facilities in the
FCT and neighbouring states to report anyone with gunshot wounds to the
nearest police station and urged residents to remain vigilant and share credible
information to support ongoing security efforts.
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