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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Niger State Police has recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by fleeing bandits following heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local government of Niger state.<\/p>\n

In a statement confirming the development, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun said the police received a report on 25th June, 2025 at about 9am that suspected bandits attacked Watari village via Rijau and its environs.<\/p>\n

According to him, the gunmen also rustled unconfirmed number of cattle,, however, a subsequent air bombardment from Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga by the military left the hoodlums in disarray with casualties.<\/p>\n

Abiodun disclosed that during a follow-up assessment of the operation, the Police operatives of Rijau Div with vigilante members recovered fifty (50) rounds of anti-aircraft live ammunition abandoned by the bandits at Biyemu forest on 28th June, 2025 as a result of the bombardment<\/p>\n

However, he also revealed that security assessment and investigation into the issue is ongoing with a view to fortify the area against reoccurrence,<\/p>\n

The statement further said that tactical teams are still being maintained at strategic locations for security coverage.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Niger State Police has recovered 50 rounds of live anti- aircraft ammunition abandoned by fleeing bandits following heavy bombardment from the military in Sulupawa village via Rijau to Kumbashi and Kakihum areas of Mariga local government of Niger state. 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