By Bavoriat Clara
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babana, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, have recorded another operational success in the ongoing fight against banditry.
According to a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, the incident occurred at about 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, 28 August 2025, when vigilant troops engaged armed bandits attempting to infiltrate the Babana axis.
The fierce exchange of fire forced the criminals to retreat in disarray, while troops, during a follow-up operation along their withdrawal route, neutralised two bandits on the outskirts of Babana town.
Items recovered from the encounter include one AK-47 rifle, four magazines loaded with 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 323 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition, and a mobile phone.
However, an officer and a soldier sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the firefight. Both personnel are currently receiving medical treatment and are responding positively. The bodies of the neutralised bandits have been handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Commending the troops, the Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, lauded their vigilance, resilience, and bravery. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s resolve to sustain pressure on criminal elements, intensify operations, and employ all legitimate means to protect lives and property within its joint operations area
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