The Nigerian Army has shot dead three notorious armed bandits who have been terrorizing residents of Gobirawan Kwacha, Dansadau District, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
One of the bandits killed by the Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army yesterday killed three armed bandits terrorizing residents of Gobirawan Kwacha, Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This was revealed in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.
He said: "Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army involved in Operation SHARAN DAJI, the outfit to clear cattle rustlers, armed bandits and kidnappers in the north west geo-political region in the country, yesterday cleared armed bandits in Gobirawan Kwacha, Dansadau District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
"During the encounter in the forest, the troops were able to kill 3 armed bandits and recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 magazine and 11 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition. Unfortunately, the bandits shot and damaged the troops’ vehicle. However, none of the soldiers was injured."