By Festus Fifen.

The Nigeria headquarters says Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI on 6 November 2022 rescued two kidnap victims, neutralized one member of a bandit gang while others fled with gunshot injuries and also recovered 1 AK 47 rifle, 1 magazine, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special among others.

According to a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Musa Danmadami, this feat was achieved when troops responded to bandits attack at Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State where Troops discovered and engaged bandits who had kidnapped 2 locals.

The statement added that on the same day, troops also responded to bandits attack on farmers harvesting their produce at Yar Tashar village in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara state. Troops neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin identified as Mr Bada. Bada was said to had attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers on 13 October 2022. Troops recovered 1 motorcycle, some weapons and valuables.

“The Nigeria 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.” Danmadami said