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Troops Kill 21 Bandits In Zamfara
Troops from Operation Hadarin Daji killed 21 bandits in the community of Zurmi, in the local government area of Zurmi, in Zamfara.
Troops from Operation Hadarin Daji killed 21 bandits in the community of Zurmi, in the local government area of Zurmi, in Zamfara.
Defense media operations coordinator Major General John Eneche confirmed this development in a statement released to on Wednesday.
According to him, four soldiers were killed at the clash.
Enenche noted that the troops began aggressive patrols in the area, for domination and confidence building among the locals.
He also called on the general public to provide reliable information about the bandits to help the military rid the country of criminal elements.
READ FULL STATEMENT HERE:
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI IN A FIERCE ENCOUNTER NEUTRALIZES BANDITS AT ZURMI ZAMFARA STATE
- Gallant troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI engaged a large number of bandits by 201530hrs April 2020 at Zurmi in Zurumi LGA of Zamfara State. After a fierce encounter, Twenty One (21) bandits were neutralized and Four (4) of our troops paid the supreme price. Exploitation in progress. Details to follow.
2 . Meanwhile the troops in high morale, have commenced aggressive patrols in the area, for domination and confidence building among the locals.
- The Armed Forces of Nigeria requests the general public to provide credible information on the bandits to assist the Military to rid the Country of the criminal elements.
You are kindly requested to disseminate this information through your various medium to the general public. Thank you for your support and usual cooperation.
JOHN ENENCHE
Coordinator
Defence Media Operations
Defence Headquarters
22 April 2020
