Army recover AK47, pump action from herdsmen

The Nigerian Army has said troops attached to the 101 Special Forces Battalion on Thursday recovered AK 47, pump action, a dane gun and some ammunition from herdsmen in Taraba state.
The troops are part of those deployed in exercise AYEM AKPATUMA.

According to army spokesman, Brig-General Texas Chukwu, the guns and ammunition were recovered after troops repelled the Fulani herdsmen’s attack on Zamban village, in Suntai Local Government Area of Taraba state.
Chukwu further said one of the attackers was captured during the encounter.

“The captured bandit is presently undergoing interrogation. The public is once again reminded to report any suspicious movements in their areas to the security agency for prompt action,” he stated.