Crime
Troops apprehend gun runners, kill bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara
The Defence Headquarters says that troops of troops of Operation Accord have apprehended two suspected gun runners and eliminated two bandits in Sokoto and Zamfara.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj. – Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
He said that the suspects included Abubakar Mohammed from Bodinga Local Government Area (LGA ) of the state and Ansi Usman Janare from Gohono village in Tangaza area.
According to him, items recovered from suspects include one light machine gun, four AK 47 rifle magazines, 586 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition,100 rounds of 7.62 mm Special Ammunition and one motorcycle.
He said that the troops also eliminated two bandits at Fegi Baza village in Tsafe LGA ofZamfara, following credible intelligence that bandits were operating in the area.
“Additionally, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has continued to dominate the air space with air patrols providing close air support for ground troops with Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance missions”.
He added that the Military High Command has congratulated the gallant troops for their dexterity and encouraged them to remain resolute in the fight against enemies of the nation.
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