May 15, 2018

Troops Destroy Militia Camp, Recover Weapons in Nasarawa

Hamilton Nwosa

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Troops of 177 Guards Battalion while on raid operation at Ugya village in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State destroyed some armed militia camp.

The Spiritual Head of the militia group, one Angulu Idaku was also arrested.

Items recovered include:

a. Seven locally made guns.

b. Twelve cartridges.