Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp in Fakai community in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
A source in the security told the Newsmen on Monday that the success was recorded during a fierce gun battle part of the routine operation against banditry activities.
According to security sources, the operation was led by 8 Division Strike Force of Nigeria Army Sokoto and it commenced at early hours on March 20, targeting Turji’s camp deep inside Kagara Forest.
The source disclosed that during the advance, operation, two combat support vehicles developed mechanical faults near Maberaya village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, prompting a temporary halt in the troops’ movement.
The source said it was at the moment that heavily armed bandits from Turji’s camp launched an ambush, using high grounds and forested areas for cover.
” The troops swiftly responded with superior firepower, engaging the bandits and eliminating several of them in the encounter.
” Three soldiers and one personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) sustained injuries during the skirmish and were promptly evacuated to the 8 Division Military Hospital for medical attention, ” the sources said.
However, the source who pleaded for anonymity described the report of 150 bandits capsised and died in a river in Sokoto as false report.
” This is a fake reports, alleging that over 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishaps in sabon gida area,” the source said.
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Area Manager in Sokoto, Mr Bello Bala, also confirmed the report was fake adding that river in Sabon gida area is currently not navigable.
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