…troops force bandits to surrender
…recovers weapons
…terrorists neutralized in parts of Zamfara State
By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji operating in the North-West zone of the country has recorded another round of successes in the fight against banditry, insurgency and other forms of criminalities.
According to a report from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence headquarters in Abuja, the troops were able to neutralize several bandits in Zamfara State while several others were forced to surrender and their weapons seized.
The report contained in a Press release signed by MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE, Coordinator, Defence Media operations said on the 24th of December 2020, troops patrolling Magami general area of Zamfara State ran into two bandits named, Usman Ahmed and Mohammed Adamu who voluntarily surrendered to the troops.
According to the report, the surrendered bandits took the troops to a bush where they had buried some of their weapons and submitted the weapons .
The statement said in full:
“In continuation of efforts to forestall bandits activities and to ensure peaceful Yuletide celebrations in the North West Zone, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI have intensified its ground and air operations in the Zone. As the Nigerian Air Force fighter jets and helicopter gunships dominate the air space with air patrols and provide close air support for ground troops, the ground troops conduct robust aggressive fighting patrols to deny criminal elements freedom of action.
“On 24 December 2020, following intensified troops activities in Magami general area of Zamfara State, 2 bandits named, Usman Ahmed and Mohammed Adamu voluntarily surrendered to the troops. The surrendered bandits further took troops to a bush where they had buried some of their weapons and submitted the weapons. Consequently, troops recovered 2 AK-47 rifles, 45 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one cutlass and one knife.
“In another development on 23 December 2020, troops conducted clearance operation on bandits’ hideouts at Pauwa/Zango Rocks and environs. During the operation, troops had contact with an unconfirmed number of armed bandits and accordingly, engaged the criminals and killed some of them in contact. Thereafter, their hideouts were cleared and demolished. In the course of the operation, 2 bandits named, Sai’du and Rabiu were arrested and handed over to appropriate prosecuting agency for further action”. The statement read.
