Troops of Operation ACCORD have neutralised two bandits and recovered 2 AK 47 rifles during a covert operation on Saturday 21 November 2020 at Galadi village in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
In a signed statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Maj. General John Enenche made available to Channel Network Afrique, the gallant troops also neutralised several armed bandits and rescued 3 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation at Sabon Tunga and Tamuske villages.
“The gallant troops supported by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships bombarded bandit’s enclaves at Dutsen Emai in Zamfara State”. Enenche Said
According to Enenche, troops made contact with armed bandits while on routine patrol at Gobirawa village on 21 November 2020,and 6 armed bandits were neutralised while 4 AK 47 rifles, 3 Dane guns and 2 motorcycles were recovered.
“In a similar development, following credible intelligence on activities of illegal miners at Kadauri general area in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, troops swiftly mobilized to the scene and apprehended 11 suspected illegal miners. The suspects have been handed over to the appropriate prosecuting authority for further action”. He added
The defense spokesman further stated that troops of Forward Operating Base Kwatarkwashi arrested one Shafiu Suleman, a wanted bandit’s informant at Kwatarkwashi Market. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was the mastermind of recent kidnapping of some Locals within Kwatarkwashi district of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
“Furthermore, following distress call on presence of suspected bandits at Gidan Ruwa along Rukudawa axis of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on 22 November 2020, troops swiftly responded and pursued the bandits as they fled on sighting the approaching troops, Enenche noted.
He said one bandit was neutralized, one AK 47 rifle and one magazine loaded with 29 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were recovered and 2 bandits were arrested in the process.
Similarly, following credible intelligence reports, troops arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State on 22 November 2020, the suspect who has been on the wanted list is presently in custody for further action.
The defence spokesman further reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies will not relent until all enemies of the Nation are neutralised and normalcy is restored to all troubled zones.
