…recovers weapons in clearance operation
…arrest criminals
By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on Thursday at Bakinruwa Riverside in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State while on night patrol neutralized armed bandits operating in that region.
According to a report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO), the troops engaged the criminals with superior firepower during which one of the armed bandits was neutralized, while two others were arrested.
One AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were also recovered from the criminals.
The report contained in a Press release signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, Coordinator DMO reads in full:
“In continuation of efforts to forestall banditry and other criminal activities in the North Central Zone of the Country, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI have sustained its aggressive fighting posture in the Zone.
“ On 17 December 2020, troops of Forward Operating Base Shinkafi, while on night patrol, came in contact with some armed bandits at Bakinruwa Riverside in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Accordingly, troops engaged the criminals who fled in disarray due to troops’ overwhelming superior firepower. During the encounter, one of the armed bandits was neutralized, while 2 of them were arrested. One AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were also recovered from the criminals.
“ In a related development, on 18 December 2020, troops deployed at Shinkafi arrested one Zainab at Shinkafi town in Shinkafi Local Government of Zamfara State. The suspect was found roaming the town in police uniform. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the State and has been involved in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. All arrested suspects have been handed over to appropriate prosecuting agency for necessary action”. The statement said.
