Troops of the Nigerian Army comprising one officer and ten soldiers initially declared missing have been found dead in Konshisha LGA of Benue State.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said the Nigerian Army (NA) troops operating in Benue State came under attack while on routine operational task and were initially declared missing which prompted the deployment of a joint search and rescue team comprising NA troops and personnel of Operation Whirl Stroke.
The statement further said efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators with aim of bringing them to Justice as the bodies of the slain troops have been evacuated.
The army made it clear that it remains resolute in ensuring stability in Benue State and other parts of the country affected by the activities of criminal gangs as the Chief of Army Staff has directed commanders on the ground to ensure sustained efforts to fish out and deal decisively with bad elements threatening the peace in the area.
It would be recalled that Benue State which was a hotbed for violent clashes has been enjoying relative peace following the successes achieved by the various security agencies who have been working tirelessly to safeguard law-abiding citizens and ensure they go about their legitimate business without fear of harassment by criminals.
The army had therefore appealed to the public to volunteer useful information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of the aforementioned act.
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