The Nigerian Army Tuesday said troops of the 72 Special Forces Battalion have killed four militia herdsmen in Benue state following an encounter with the militia herdsmen.
The Director of Army Public relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chuchu, said in a statement that some of the militia herdsmen fled as a result of the superior fire power of the troops.
Brig. Gen Chukwu said: โTroops of 72 Special Forces Battalion on 16 April 18 on Operation MESA at Yogbo in Guma Local Government Area of Benue state encountered about 20 militia herdsmen at Teguma village while on patrol.
โFour of the militia herdsmen were neutralized during the encounter while others fled following superior gun power.
โItems recovered include four AK 47 rifles, five 7.62mm rounds of ammunition and 28 rounds of 7.62 police special ammunition.
โThe Nigerian Army wishes to restate its commitment and determination to rid the country of criminals and enemies of stateโ.
