Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralised three suspected armed bandits during a gun battle in Sabuwa Local Government Area.
Security sources said the incident occurred on March 4 at about 4:14 p.m. when suspected bandits attacked a farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, 34, from Barkinshi village while he was on his way to his farm on the outskirts of the community.
According to the sources, the victim resisted the attack and reportedly stabbed one of the assailants with a knife before the bandits inflicted serious machete cuts on him.
Troops stationed at Super Camp Machika were immediately alerted and swiftly mobilised to the scene.
“On arrival, the troops intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a gun duel. During the exchange of fire, three of the suspected bandits were neutralised, while others escaped into nearby bushes,” a source said.
The troops also recovered a Honda motorcycle believed to have been used by the suspects for their operations in the area.
The injured farmer was later evacuated to the Comprehensive Hospital Dandume for medical treatment and is said to be responding to care.
Security operatives have since intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to track down other fleeing members of the gang.
Operation Fansan Yanma has continued its offensive against banditry and other criminal activities across Nigeria’s North-West region.
