Troops neutralize terrorists in Zamfara

By Adeleye Kunle

Some terrorists have been neutralized by troops of the Nigerian Army attached to Operation Hadarin Daji at Yar Tashar village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The troops neutralized the terrorists while trying to harvest farmers’ produce in the village.

A notorious bandit kingpin, popularly identified as Bada, that was reported to have attacked the village market and killed some farmers before he started harvesting their produce, was killed by the military personnel.
Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, the Director, Defence Media Operations, in a statement on Monday explained that one motorcycle, some weapons and other valuables from the adversaries were recovered by the troops.

According to Danmadami called on the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities, assuring that the troops had been charged to maintain the same tempo in stopping enemies from bringing the nation down.

According to the statement, the troops engaged the terrorists who had kidnapped two locals following the bandits’ attack on Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area of the state.
The statement explained, “Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI on November 6, 2022 responded to bandits attack at Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.”

It said the troops engaged the bandits, rescued the kidnapped victims, and neutralized one bandit while others fled with gunshot injuries. Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special, among others.

According to the statement, Bada was said to have attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers on October 13, 2022.
The statement said the military high command commends troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities