The police in Niger has recovered 50 rounds of anti-aircraft live ammunition abandoned by bandits at Biyemu forest as a result of bombardments by the military.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Thursday in Minna.
“The police received a report on June 25, at about 9am that suspected bandits attacked Watari village via Rijau and its environs.
”Operatives carried out a bombardment from Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga.
”During the operation, the hoodlums recorded heavy casualties,” the police said.
During a follow-up assessment of the operation, he said the Police operatives of Rijau Division, recovered 50 rounds of anti-aircraft live ammunition abandoned by bandits at Biyemu forest on June 28, as a result of the bombardment.”
He said that security assessment and investigation was ongoing with a view to fortify the area against reoccurrence, while tactical teams were still being maintained at strategic locations for security coverage.(NAN)
