Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled bandits’ movement and arrested a logistics supplier in coordinated operations in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on January 3, 2026 said troops neutralized two bandits and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, and ammunition.
According to the statement, the suspected bandit logistics supplier identified as Sunday Adedotun, was arrested with cartons of energy and soft drinks, bottled water and harvested farm produce.
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“Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on 3 January 2026 have recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State,” the statement read.
“Acting on credible intelligence on movement of bandits from Adankolo general area towards Agbadu Bunu in Kabba Bunu LGA, troops swiftly deployed and laid a deliberate ambush at the bandit identified crossing point.
“The bandits subsequently ran into the troops’ ambush position and were engaged, forcing them to withdraw with indications of casualties as blood stains were observed during exploitation of the area.
“In the course of the encounter, troops neutralized two bandits and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, ninety nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one locally fabricated gun and eleven cartridges.
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“In a related development, further intelligence revealed movement of bandits around Saminaka village in Yagba West LGA. Troops, in conjunction with local vigilantes, conducted a fighting patrol to the village and adjoining forested areas.
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