Army kills scores of bandits, recovers arm in fierce clash

Nigeria Army says it has killed scores of bandits and recovered arms and ammunitions in a fierce encounter Zamfara State.

Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations in a June 26 statement said the feat was recorded by Troops of 8 NA
who came under fire of bandits operating along Mayanchi-Dogo Karfe and Fagantama villages, Talata Marafa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

The Army Spokesman stated, “In the fierce encounter that ensued, the bandits were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops. This 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, Maj Gen 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.”