Nigeria Army stormed bandits hideout in Zamfara.

The Nigeria Army stormed bandits hideout in Kabasa village in Magami LGA of  Zamfara State.

This was disclosed by the Army Spokesperson, Mohammed Yerima, who stated that one soldier was killed during the operation against bandits.

In his words: “The timely arrival of troops forestalled a deadly kidnap and plundering operations by armed bandits which was underway.” 

“They were swiftly engaged by troops who successfully neutralized scores while others escaped into the forest with bullet wounds.

“Unfortunately one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice and three others who sustained various degrees of injuries during the encounter are currently receiving medical treatment.

“Troops have dominated the general area with aggressive patrols and have continued further exploitation and pursuit of the bandits into the forest.

“Similarly, on the same day, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI responded to a distress call that armed bandits were attacking Gidan Goga village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara state.

“Troops swiftly mobilized to the area and engaged the bandits with superior firepower, killing 3 while others fled in disarray, some with gunshot wounds.”

The Army spokesperson also revealed that two female kidnapped victims were rescued by troops conducting fighting patrol in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna.

He noted that investigations revealed that the victims were kidnapped 22 days ago from Kuyallo village Birnin Gwari LGA.

The victims, however, have been given medical treatment while waiting to be reunited with their families.