This is contained in a statement signed by the Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, on Friday.

Usman said the troops also foiled an attempt by the bandits to cause mayhem in the area.

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He said one personnel of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) was killed by the marauders before the arrival of the troops.

Usman said that the soldiers recovered two AK-47 rifles, six magazines and seven motorcycles from the hoodlums.