Some deadly kidnappers have been shot dead during a shootout with Nigerian soldiers in Bauchi State.
The five kidnappers were killed by the army
About five kidnappers were shot dead yesterday after engaging the army in a shootout in Bauchi State. This was revealed in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
The statement read: "Yesterday at about 1.30pm, troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operation Base (FOB) Ningi, on routine patrol, came across suspected kidnappers at Dutsen Makurdi, Ningi Local Government Area.
"The suspected kidnappers opened fire on the troops that led to exchange of gunfire between both at the end which 5 kidnappers were killed.
"The patrol team recovered 3 Dane guns and other dangerous weapons from the suspects."
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