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Nigerian troops kill 20 bandits, destroy several camps in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army Troop have reportedly kill not less than 20 suspected bandits during an Operation in Jambrini village in Maru local government area of Zamfara state.

The Deputy Director Army Public Relations of One Division, Colonel Muhmmad Dole, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday June 23rd, 2018.

The colonel said the troops who are part of the ongoing ‘Operation IDON RAINI Corridor II’, also destroyed several camps belonging to the armed bandits during an early morning raid on Saturday.

He further stated that the troops also arrested three suspected bandits during a gun battle, while some others escaped with gunshot wounds.

Items recovered during the operation included: four AK 47 rifles, One F 99 – Pistol, 111 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition among others.

The army, therefore, re-affirmed its continued determination to frustrate activities of bandits in the state

Ben Idah

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