The troops of the Nigerian Army and bandits n Zamfara state had an intense gun duel on Monday, leading to the death of six of the criminals.
The gun battle, which took place in Kirsa and Sunke villages in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, also led to the arrest of 18 informants to the bandits.
Herald Nigeria gathered that the bandits had to flee their camps amidst heavy gunfire from the Nigerian military. Some of the items recovered include two AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles, two dane guns, and two machetes.
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Confirming the incident, the Director, Army Public Relations, said, “Troops on Operation Harbin Kunama 3, based on credible intelligence about bandits’ movements in Kirsa and Sunke in the Anka LGA, continued with a clearance operation into the hinterland to clear the brigands.”
“Consequently, the troops engaged the bandits in a shoot-out at the bushes of Kirsa and Sunke villages which resulted in the extermination of six criminals, the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and two motorcycles.
“In Doka and Mutu villages in the Gusau LGA, troops also had a serious encounter on Saturday with a group of bandits which lasted for about two hours. The brigands were armed with sophisticated automatic weapons, but they were overpowered by the troops, forcing them to flee from their hideouts. Eighteen suspected informants to the bandits were arrested”