Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto have neutralised five armed criminals and recovered weapons and motorcycles during coordinated military operations across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states.
A credible military source disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto that the planned operation commenced on Wednesday.
“It is struck of a major blow against banditry, during a sweeping offensive that targeted notorious hideouts spanning Sokoto and Zamfara States.
”The coordinated assaults targeted known bandits enclaves in Gangara, Makawana, Satiru, Baici, and Kurkusu villages within Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
“The swift advance disrupted the criminal networks, forcing many to flee as the military asserted control over the troubled terrain,” the source said.
According to the source, the operation was also intensified in Batamna village of Shinkafi Local Government Area in Zamfara State, where troops reportedly met stiff resistance.
”In a fierce exchange of fire, the troops’ neutralised 5 bandits and recovered weapons, motorcycles and baofeng radios used by the bandits to carry out nefarious activities,” the source added.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalled that troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army had, in December, neutralised notorious bandit kingpins, Kachalla Kallamu and Kachalla Na’Allah, in Sabon Birnin and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
NAN also reports that the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmad Aliyu on Security Matters, retired Colonel Ahmad Usman, alongside other residents, has commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for the successes recorded in the fight against banditry in the state.
