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Troops exploited the general area and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine and 24 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition,\u201d the source said. <br \/><br \/>The recovered weapons and ammunition are currently in custody for further action, while security operations have been intensified in the area.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops of Operation LAFIYAN JAMA\u2019A have neutralised two bandits and recovered weapons and ammunition during an ambush operation in Nteng general area of Qua\u2019an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. The operation was based on credible intelligence on the movement of suspected bandits within the area. 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