Troops kill 12 bandits, recover arms, cows in Zamfara

Soldiers of the military Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), in the North West have killed 12 bandits and recovered arms, ammunition and 18 cows.

OPHD’s spokesman, Lt Suleiman Omale, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Saturday, said the success recorded followed a continued offensive against violent extremists with a view to restoring normalcy in the North West.

He explained that troops dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi and Kabaro communities in Maru LGA of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel on Friday.

He said, “During the operation, our troops from the Dansadau Forward Operating Base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements and neutralising 12 terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.

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“In a subsequent mop up, the gallant troops recovered significant weapons and assets from the scene, including an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one locally made gun and one Dane gun. (NAN