Another successful operation against criminal elements operating in the Lema Daban area of Kwara State has been reported by the soldiers of the 22 Armoured Brigade stationed at Forward Operating Base Patigi.
This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin.
Early on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the forces in the Edu Local Government Area conducted an ambush along the Lema–Daban Lema road in response to reliable intelligence.
This was revealed in a statement released on Thursday by Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin.
Early on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the forces in the Edu Local Government Area conducted an ambush along the Lema–Daban Lema road in response to reliable intelligence.
By using their superior weaponry, the soldiers drove the criminals into a neighboring woodland, where they fled in chaos.
An AK-47 rifle and a magazine with thirty rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were found by the military when they defeated a bandit in a follow-up operation. They also acquired a motorcycle that the terrorists used.
In order to catch other criminal gangs, the remains of the defeated bandit have been turned over to the proper authorities for additional examination.
An AK-47 rifle and a magazine with thirty rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were found by the military when they defeated a bandit in a follow-up operation. They also acquired a motorcycle that the terrorists used.
In order to catch other criminal gangs, the remains of the defeated bandit have been turned over to the proper authorities for additional examination.
Brigadier General Ezra Bark-ins, Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, praised the troops' perseverance and alertness while praising the operation.
He exhorted them to keep up the good work and restated the Brigade's determination to protect law-abiding citizens while purging Kwara and the surrounding area of criminal elements.
The Nigerian Army's dedication to creating a safer environment for a productive farming season is further demonstrated by this action. This is in keeping with the federal government's online program to guarantee the nation's food security," the statement continued.
He exhorted them to keep up the good work and restated the Brigade's determination to protect law-abiding citizens while purging Kwara and the surrounding area of criminal elements.
The Nigerian Army's dedication to creating a safer environment for a productive farming season is further demonstrated by this action. This is in keeping with the federal government's online program to guarantee the nation's food security," the statement continued.
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