Troops Kill Bandit in Kwara, Recover AK-47, Ammunition, Motorcycle
Story: written by springnewsng September 4,2025
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi, Kwara State, have killed a suspected bandit and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle during an operation in Edu Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out by soldiers from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Patigi, followed credible intelligence about the movement of armed bandits along Lema–Daban Lema Road in the early hours of Wednesday.
According to Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, the troops staged an ambush around 12:10 a.m. and engaged the criminals in a gun battle. The bandits were overpowered, forcing them to retreat.
During a follow-up search along their withdrawal route, one bandit was neutralised, and items recovered included:
- One AK-47 rifle
- One magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
- One motorcycle
The recovered items and the body of the deceased suspect were handed over to relevant authorities.
Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their vigilance and resilience. He assured residents that the brigade would intensify operations to flush out criminal elements and ensure the safety of law-abiding citizens across the state.
