Troops of “Operation Hadarin Daji” have killed three terrorists and recovered arms and rustled cattle in Katsina and Zamfara States.
A statement by the director of Defence Media, major general Musa Danmadami said troops on April 8, 2023, conducted offensive operations to the hideout of some bandits’ kingpins at Yartasha and Chabi villages in Maru local government area of Zamfara State.
He said the troops during the operation came in contact with the kingpins and their foot soldiers and in the firefight neutralized two bandits, arrested one while others fled.
In another development, on the same day troops conducted ambush operations on bandits conveying large quantities of rustled animals at Dan Marke village in Kankara local government area of Katsina State.
The troops neutralized one terrorist while others fled with gunshot injuries.
They, however, recovered two AK 47 rifles, 150 rustled cattle, 40 sheep amongst other items.
The military high command commended the troops and encouraged the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.
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