At least 10 armed bandits have been killed by troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State.
The troops also rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of ammunition in an operation that took place on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, one female abducted victim was killed by the bandits during gun battle with the troops, while the rescued ones have been reunited with their families.
“In a recent coordinated operation by troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara state during the early hours of 8th August 2023. Troops of Forward Operating Base Danmarke acting on credible information on armed bandits movement with some kidnapped victims from Sokoto State through Gadazaima village in Zamfara State,” the statement read.
The troops immediately mobilized for an offensive ambush operation within the village and made contact with the armed bandits that lasted for hours. The troop’s firepower superiority forced the bandits to abandon the kidnapped victims and withdraw in disarray
During the firefight, 10 armed bandits were neutralized while unconfirmed numbers of them fled with gunshot wounds. Additionally, in an attempt to escape the troops’ onslaught, several of the bandits drowned in a swampy river while two were captured alive during pursuit by the troops
Consequently, after the encounter, 6 AK 47 Rifles, 1PKT Machine Gun, and 5 Magazines were recovered.
Other items recovered include; 20 rounds of 7.62MM Special ammunition, 3 Mobile phones, 2 Solar Panels, and 1 sewing machine.
Also, a sum of N2,410,000 was recovered, while all rescued victims were handed over to the appropriate authority to reunite them with their families.
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