The Defence Headquarters says it has neutralized several bandits at Maguga in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

The Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General JOHN ENENCHE in a statement explained that the operation was conducted by the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki with the support of Operation Thunder Strike.

He added that the operation was carried out following reports that some armed bandits, clad in black attire, were sighted along with a large herd of rustled cattle in the area.