Army raids Babandoka forest in Zamfara, 3 killed
- Troops of 223 Battalion killed three bandits in Zamfara state
- Two of the bandits were also neutralised in another operation
- One motorcycle and mobile phone were recovered
The Nigerian Army carried out a raid at Danguru, Babandoka Forest of Dansadau district in Maru local government area of Zamfara state against bandits.
Three of the bandits were killed in the operation that took place on Wednesday, June 6.
In a similar operation, two bandits were also killed while others escaped.
The Army said it was working to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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Read the statement below:
Troops of 223 Battalion deployed in operation IDON RAINI on 6 June 18 embarked on a raid operation at Danguru, Babandoka Forest of Dansadau district in Maru local government area of Zamfara state following a report of bandits activities in the area.
Three of the bandits were killed during the encounter and their camps also destroyed.
Similarly, troops also embarked on raid operation in Gobirawa and Kwacha villages around Madaka Forest, still in Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Two of the bandits were neutralized during that encounter while others fled following a superior fire power of the troops.
Efforts are on to get other members of the fleeing bandits by the troops.
Items recovered include:
One motorcycle.
A mobile phone.
The public is once again advised to report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.
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Meanwhile, Zamfara House of Assembly directed its secretariat to write a letter to the minister of defence, Mansur Dan’ali, over incessant killings and security challenges in the state.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that the assembly gave the directive during plenary session in Gusau on Friday, May 25.
The decision followed a complaint by Alhaji Abdullahi Dansadau (APC, Maru South) under matters of urgent public importance.
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