Insecurity: Troops Kill 16 Bandits, Arrest 7 in Northwest Region
- The Nigeria military has killed about 16 bandits during operation to clear bandits and terrorrists in some northern areas
- According to report, troops were able to also recovered AK 47 rifle and 2 motorcycles among others sophisticated weapons
- Also, troops on patrol along Road Yargamji – Jibia in Batsari local government area of Katsina State arrested one bandits collaborator
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Troops of Nigerian Army and Defence Headquarters Special Operations Forces HADARIN DAJI in the North West zone of the country have sustained operational activities through the conduct of fighting patrols, raid and clearance operations to clear bandits and terrorist enclaves within various towns, Local Government Areas and States within the zone.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to Legit.ng.
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According to the statement, troops made contact with the criminals on January 29 along Polewire and Layin Doka in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.
The statement read in part:
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"Following a fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist and recovered one AK 47 rifle and 2 motorcycles. Also on 30 January 2023, troops encountered terrorist at a crossing point at Rugar Baba village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
"Equally, on 29 January 2023, troops on patrol along Road Yargamji – Jibia in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State arrested one bandits collaborator.
"It was revealed that the suspect was sent by bandits from Katinau village to collect clothes from a tailor in Yargamji. Equally, on 1 February 2023 troops arrested 2 suspected criminals at Agwan Idi Gora district in Zagon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State during the encounter, troops recovered one pistol, 12 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, 11 cartridges, one vehicle, one motorcycle, and 3 mobile phones. Also on 7 February 2023, troops responded to credible information on bandits hideout in Lanke village in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Going further, the Army lists items recovered from the criminals.
"12 AK47 rifles, 16 locally made pistols, one FN rifle, 48 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 12 rounds of 9mm ammo, 11 cartridges, 8 empty cases of 7.62mm special ammo, 27 AK 47 magazines, 10 motorcycles, 10 mobile phones, one Boafeng radio, 1 vehicle, 3 MTN sim cards, one NIN card, 1 driver’s license, receipt of cash transfer, 66 cows, 18 sheep and assorted charms. Troops equally, neutralized 16 terrorists and arrested 7 suspected terrorists."
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Meanwhile, a civil society organization, Centre for Peace and Justice Initiative (CPJI) has charged the Nigeria military particularly the Nigeria Air force and other security outfits in the country to be decisive in dealing with security threats around the country.
The CSO while reacting to reports of a blast in Doma community, at the border between Benue and Nasarawa States that led to the killing of about 30 persons also urged Nigerians to refrain from accusing the military of complacency anytime there is a breach in security operations.
According to the group, available intelligence shows that there are clandestine plots to cause crises around the country with the aim of thwarting the 2023 general elections. Consequently, it is expected that security agencies must be decisive in quelling such threats, the group said in a statement made available to Legit.ng.
Recall that there have been allegations and counter allegations of what transpired. But, addressing a press conference in Abuja, the CSO Executive Director, Bilikisu Hassan explained that while it was regrettable that innocent persons allegedly lost their lives in the incident care must be taking in throwing tantrums.
Source: Legit.ng
