Troops kill notorious bandit kingpin, rescue kidnapped victims in Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated a notorious bandit kingpin, identified as Bada, at Yar Tashar village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known via a statement issued on Monday.

Danmadami said the bandit kingpin was killed by the troops while responding to an attack on farmers harvesting their produce.

He stated that Bada, on October 13, attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers.

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Danmadami said the troops, on Sunday, also responded to bandits’ attack at Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area of the state, and rescued the kidnapped victims.

He added that the troops neutralised one bandit while others fled with gunshot injuries and recovered arms and ammunition in the encounter.

“Troops recovered one motorcycle, some weapons, and valuables.

“The military high command commends troops of Operation Hadarin Daji and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities,” he stated.

The Star