Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralized bandits raiding and terrorizing residents of Zamfara State.

This is contained in a Press Release by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche.

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TROOPS OF OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALIZE BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AMMUNITION AND RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AT GIDAN JAJA IN ZURMI LGA OF ZAMFARA STATE

1. Troops of Sector 9 Operation HADARIN DAJI on 24 April 2020 supported by Troops of 35 Battalion and Quick Response Group of 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Two helicopter gun ships of the Nigerian Air Force, personnel of Nigeria Police Force and elements of Nigerien Army, neutralised bandits,  recover  arms and ammunition along Gidan Jaja in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. During the operation, 89 bandits were neutralized and uncomfirmed number escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered include: 19 AK  47 rifles, 1 PKT machine gun,9 magazines, 167 rounds of 7.62 (Special), one dane gun and one locally made pistol were recovered. There was no loss of troops or equipment on our side.

2.  Additionally, 322 rustled cows, 77 motorcycles and 9 cell phones were recovered. Five kidnapped victims comprising 3 females and 2 males were rescued. The bandits camps were cleared by troops. Formal handover of  kidnapped victims and rustled cows will be carried out following due process.

3.  The Chief Defence Staff hereby congratulates the Troops for this commendable feat.

JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations

Defence Headquarters

25 April 20.