Troops neutralise three bandits in Katsina

Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma person neutralised 3 equipped bandits during a weapon conflict successful Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

A counter-insurgency and information adept successful the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this successful a station connected X grip connected Thursday.

Makama stated that the incidental occurred connected March 4 astatine astir 4:14 p.m. erstwhile the bandits attacked a farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, 34, from Barkinshi village, portion helium was connected his mode to his workplace connected the outskirts of the community.

According to the source, the unfortunate resisted the onslaught and managed to stab 1 of the assailants with a weapon earlier the bandits inflicted superior machete cuts connected him.

It added that troops stationed astatine Super Camp Machika were instantly alerted and swiftly mobilised to the scene.

“On arrival, the troops intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them successful a weapon duel.

“During the speech of fire, 3 of the suspected bandits were neutralised, portion others escaped into adjacent bushes,” the root said.

He disclosed that troops recovered 1 Honda motorcycle believed to person been utilized by t...