“During the exchange of fire, troops overwhelmed the criminals with superior firepower and neutralised three of the suspected bandits,” Mr Zhakom said.
He said the troops, in efforts to rid the Jos metropolis of criminal elements, also recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects.
He said that troops had intensified efforts to track and arrest other members of the criminal syndicate.
The media officer explained that the suspects were arrested on December 10, with a cache of ammunition.
The deputy commander of OPSH said troops also recovered 1,161 ammunition and rescued 79 kidnap victims within the period under review.
“Sadly, one Nuhu Titus, a hunter who assisted the security operatives in the rescue operation, lost his life in the process.”
Mr Oya said that the suspects would be charged to court when investigations are concluded.
Mr Oya said the suspects were arrested between August 21 and 28 at various locations within its area of responsibility.
