It said that, “On arrival, the troops made contact with the armed criminals and engaged them in a gunfight. “Troops immediately pursued the fleeing attackers and subsequently discovered one armed herder neutralized during the encounter.” Items recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 16 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and one Nokia mobile phone. The Joint Task Force OPWS commended the troops for their tactical resilience and praised the Nigerian Police Force for its effective cooperation. The troops advised residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and activities within their communities to security agencies.