Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army (NA), has neutralized scores of bandits and recover arms and ammunition in Zamfara State.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said while on a fighting patrol, the troops came under fire of bandits operating along Mayanchi-Dogo Karfe and Fagantama villages in Talata Marafa Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Nwachukwu said the bandits were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops in the fierce encounter.
He said scores of bandits were neutralized and one PKT riffle, large cache of ammunition, and a motorcycle were recovered by the troops.
The Army spokesman said in a relatedly development, troops neutralized 5 bandits in another encounter at Bingi village, in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara.
Nwachukwu said the bandits withdrew in disarray having sustained severe gun shot wounds during the gun duel.
He added that the troops recovered one AK 47 riffle, one Motorcycle and 3 mobile phones from the routed criminals.
While appreciating the combat resilience and renewed vigour of the troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General 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.
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