Troops neutralise over 30 suspected bandits, arrest others
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadarin Daji, have successfully neutralised about 40 suspected bandits in Katsina and Zamfara States.
“Similarly, still on same 17 January, troops deployed at Maradun received information of reprisal attack by armed bandits at Janbako village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State. Troops swiftly mobilized to the area to forestall the reprisal attack.
“Troops were ambushed short of Janbako village where a firefight ensued. The gallant troops overwhelmed the bandits and neutralised five of them. Currently, troops are in pursuit of fleeing bandits.”
Eneche further said in a related development, that “following a tip-off, two suspected bandits collaborators named Mustapha Sani and Murtala Sani were arrested at Dungun Muazu village in Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State. Suspects are in custody for further action.”
The statement, however, assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies will sustain the offensive against the enemies of the nation. “We shall not relent until normalcy is restored to all troubled zones of the country.”
Nigerian Tribune
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