Troops Foil Planned Attack on Adamawa Community, Neutralise Gunman, Recover Three AK-47 Rifles

Troops Foil Planned Attack on Adamawa Community, Neutralise Gunman, Recover Three AK-47 Rifles

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 23 Brigade have foiled a planned attack on communities in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, neutralising one suspected armed assailant and recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition during an intelligence-led operation.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 10:55 a.m. on June 27 after troops received credible intelligence indicating that a group of armed assailants was planning to launch an attack on communities around the Rigange general area.

Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the troops established a blocking position along suspected infiltration routes commonly used by the attackers in an effort to intercept them before they could reach their intended target.

The sources said the operation paid off when the troops came into contact with the armed suspects, leading to a firefight.

During the exchange of gunfire, one of the assailants was neutralised, while others fled into the adjoining forest with suspected gunshot wounds.

A search of the area led to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition abandoned by the fleeing criminals.

Military sources described the operation as another successful pre-emptive action aimed at denying criminal elements the opportunity to attack vulnerable communities in Adamawa State.

They added that troops have intensified pursuit operations in the surrounding forest to track down the fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons, while security has been reinforced across the area to forestall further threats.

Troops Foil Planned Attack on Adamawa Community, Neutralise Gunman, Recover Three AK-47 Rifles