Nigerian soldiers kill three bandits, arrest 10 rescue 10 kidnapped victims – Official
The troops of
“Operation Sahel Sanity” have killed three bandits and arrested over 10
suspected bandits and informants during clearance operations at various
bandits’ enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara.
Benard Onyeuko, a
brigadier general and Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, said in a
statement on Thursday in Katsina.
“On Aug. 16, the
troops conducted clearance operation in some identified bandit’s enclaves in
Dumburum forest.
“During the
operation, the troops neutralised three bandits and recovered one AK 47 rifle,
two empty AK 47 rifle magazines and 127 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition,”
Mr Onyeuko said.
He said that the
troops similarly conducted clearance operations in different places within the
two states.
He further said that
the places where the operations were conducted include Bagaga, Yarmalamai,
Munhaye, Bena, Unguwar-tsamiya, Unguwar-Malama-Rama, Yadi and Tudun-Ali.
According to Mr
Onyeuko, the troops succeeded in rescuing about 10 kidnapped victims during the
operations.
He added that
clearance operations were conducted between August 15 and Aug. 19,
Mr Onyeuko assured
people of the Northwest of troops’ commitment to the safety of lives and
property within the zone.
He urged the people
to continue to avail the troops with information that would assist in the
clearance operations.
(NAN)
ZI/CHIN/AFA
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