The Nigerian Army has killed eleven armed bandits in Zamfara state.

This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson for the Army, Colonel Sani Usman.

The statement reads, “Troops of 223 Battalion, 1 Brigade, 1 Division Nigerian Army, have continued to raid and clear suspected livestock rustlers and armed bandits camps in Zamfara State.

“The troops during a raid on suspected armed bandits camp at Dumburum forest, Zurmi Local Government, killed seven livestock rustlers and recovered large quantity of ammunition and a pair of military camouflage uniform.

“Similarly, the troops also cleared suspected armed bandits camp at Bagega general area in Anka Local Government Area. Although the bandits managed to escape, an abandoned motorcycle was recovered and the camp was destroyed.

“The troops also proceeded and cleared livestock rustlers and armed bandits camps located at Gando forest, near Baruba village in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the State. The troops killed eight armed bandits during an exchange of gunfire. The troops have also mobilized to Kalgo village in Maru Local Government Area in pursuit of armed bandits that attacked the village.”

Oludolapo Adelana

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