Nigerian Troops Kill 89 Bandits, Recover 322 Cows, 77 Motorcycles
Troops of Sector 9 Operation HADARIN DAJI have killed 89 bandits along Gidan Jaja in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.on 24 April 2020
The bandits were killed on 24 April, 2020, while uncomfirmed number escaped with gunshot wounds..
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In a statement issued on Saturday by Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, John Enenche, said items recovered from the bandits include: 19 AK 47 rifles, 1 PKT machine gun,9 magazines, 167 rounds of 7.62 (Special), one dane gun and one locally made pistol.
It added that there was no loss of troops or equipment on the side of the military.
The statement noted that 322 rustled cows, 77 motorcycles and 9 cell phones were recovered, adding that five kidnapped victims comprising 3 females and 2 males were also rescued.
“The bandits camps were cleared by troops. Formal handover of kidnapped victims and rustled cows will be carried out following due process,” the statement reads in part.
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“The Chief Defence Staff hereby congratulates the Troops for this commendable feat,” it concluded.
