Nigerian Army Neutralises Scores Of Bandits In Zamfara, Recovers Arms, Ammunition

Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army (NA), while on a fighting patrol, came under fire of bandits operating along Mayanchi-Dogo Karfe and Fagantama villages in Talata Marafa LGA of Zamfara State.

 

This was contained in statement made available to newsmen by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Saturday, 26 June 2021.

 

 

 

 

Nwachukwu said in the fierce encounter that ensued, the bandits were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops.

 

This according to him, led to  scores of bandits being neutralized.

 

The troops also recovered one PKT riffle, large cache of ammunition, and a motorcycle.

 

Relatedly, troops have neutralized 5 bandits in another encounter at Bingi village, in Bungudu LGA of Zamfara. During the gun duel, the bandits withdrew in disarray having sustained  severe gun shot  wounds.

 

The gallant troops recovered one AK 47 riffle, one Motorcycle and 3 mobile phones from the routed criminals.

 

While appreciating the combat resilience and renewed vigor of the troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya urged them to sustain the aggressive posture in order to defeat all criminal elements operating in the North West and other parts of the country.

 

He urged communities in the North West to support the troops with useful information at all times to enhance anti- banditry operations.