The Troops of Sector 9 Operation HADARIN DAJI have neutralised bandits, recovered arms and ammunition along Gidan Jaja in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The troops were supported by other troops from 35 Battalion and Quick Response Group of 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Two helicopter gun ships of the Nigerian Air Force, personnel of Nigeria Police Force and elements of Nigerien Army.

The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said; ”during the operation, 89 bandits were neutralised and unconfirmed number escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered 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 were recovered.”

Major General Enenche said; ”there was no loss of troops or equipment on our side.”

Additionally, 322 rustled cows, 77 motorcycles and 9 cell phones were recovered. Five kidnapped victims comprising 3 females and 2 males were rescued.

Major General Enenche noted that the bandits camps were cleared by troops.

”Formal handover of kidnapped victims and rustled cows would be carried out following due process,” he stated.

The Chief Defence Staff congratulated the Troops for this commendable feat.

By Mercy Chukwudiebere