By Martin Odiete, Abuja
Latest information reaching www.theajasanews.com has it that Nigerian Troops of Operation KATSINA under Operation ACCORD on 5 June 2020 intercepted a Bandits’ Gun-runner and Logistics supplier in continuation of clearance operations against Bandits and Cattle rustlers in parts of Zamfara State. The report has it that Items recovered include 496 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and one Bajaj Motorcycle in Mararraba Maigora in Faskari LGA.
The report was contained in a statement released by the Defence Media Operation on Sunday and signed by the Coordinator, Major General John Enenche. It noted that in a similarly situation, a cordon and search Operation at Yauyau and Zandam villages troops neutralized 3 Bandits and captured 4. It said Items recovered include 7 Dane guns, 3 mobile phones and two Motorcycles.
Major General John Enenche said, “Those captured are in custody for interrogations. Furthermore, on 6 June 2020 troops engaged fleeing bandits along Dunya- Dangeza road and recovered 2 Dane guns and 4 Motorcycles. Additionally, troops destroyed the Daban Jabi camp of a notorious Bandit Leader known as Dan Jangeru. Also at Warnu village 2 bandits were neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds, one AK 47 rifle was recovered in the process.
“The Military High Command congratulates Operation HADARIN DAJI and Air Component of Operation ACCORD, for their dexterity. While the general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information that would assist in eliminating bandits and other criminal elements in the Country,” he stated
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