Nigerian Troops rescued kidnapped victims from bandits in Kebbi and Sokoto states and recovered arms and ammunition.

Nigerian Army in a statement said troops of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) in Zamfara State responded to a distress call about armed bandits kidnapped activities and robbery along Tsafe – Gusau highway between Tazame and Tabbani villages under Bungudu LGA of Zamfara State.

The Army explained that the troops moved to the scene and on arrival a gun duel ensued with the bandits who flee and abandoned the kidnapped victims.

“The victims who were passengers and commuters were all rescued unhurt,” the Army said.

Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Garin Hausawa received information that large numbers of armed bandits were sighted in Madobiya village in Danko- Wasagu LGA of Kebbi state.

This prompted the troops to mobilized to the village with the armed bandits abandoning the kidnap victims and fled. However, three kidnapped victims were rescued and were handed over to their families.

Also, troops of Special Forces deployed in Sokoto state while on routine patrol along Gundumi and Marnona road came in contact with armed bandits at Gundumi Village.

After the encounter, one armed Bandits was killed while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered at the scene include; 1 AK-47 Rifle, 1 AK-47 Magazine loaded with 7.62 special ammunition.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the Joint Task Force Northwest OPHD Major General Godwin Mutkut has commended the troops for their efforts.

Mutkut charged them not to rest until all bandits’ enclaves and hideouts are cleared, assuring that no bandits enclave will be left untouched in his areas of operational responsibility.
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