How Troops killed 5 bandits, rescue 18 kidnap victims
Thompson Nsisongabasi
May 10, 2021
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, said 18 kidnap victims have been rescued by troops of 8 divisions, deployed for clearance Operations against armed bandits in Zamfara State.
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A statement signed by Brig General Mohammed Yerima, Director, Army Public Relations said the troops killed 5 Bandits' Commanders and neutralized 48 others in separate gun battles under 'Operation Mutane'.
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According to Yerima, the Division had earlier launched Operation Tsare Mutane following the directives of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.
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"The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division, Maj Gen Usman Yusuf launched the first phase of Operation Tsare Mutane which lasted from 23 March to 2 April 2021 in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State.
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"The troops successfully cleared many bandits' camps in Jaya, Kadaya, and Bayan Ruwa amongst several others.
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"The troops successfully neutralized 48 bandits while the bandit's leader in the area, Jummo sustained gunshot wound to his leg.
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"The troops rescued 18 kidnap victims from the bandits' enclave. Eight AK-47 rifles and one G3 rifle, as well as one PKT and a Machine Gun were recovered from the bandits," he added.
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