Maj.-Gen John Enenche, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, who made this known in a statement, said four soldiers died during the encounter.
He said that the troops have commenced aggressive patrols in the area for domination and confidence building among the locals, adding that more details would be provided after the exploitation operation in the area.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria requests the general public to provide credible information on the bandits to assist the Military to rid the country of the criminal elements,” he said.
