Troops Overrun Bandit Strongholds in Bauchi, Rescue Hostages and Recover Arms
Troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation WUTAN DAJI have recorded a major breakthrough following a coordinated clearance operation in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village in Bauchi State.
The operation targeted key bandit enclaves, including the notorious Azuge camps within the forest axis. With support from the Air Component, troops neutralised several bandits and dismantled critical hideouts, significantly weakening the group’s operational capacity.
During the operation, eight kidnapped victims were successfully rescued.
A subsequent search of the cleared enclaves led to the recovery of various weapons and equipment, including four rifles, four dane guns, one FN rifle magazine, and one AK-47 magazine. Other items recovered include communication devices, mobile phones, boots, helmets, a power bank, a decoder, ATM cards, identification materials, and suspected security uniforms, among others.
In a related development, troops deployed at Duguri, acting on credible intelligence and in collaboration with local vigilantes, recovered 36 cows at Mushen Kura Village. The livestock are believed to have been abandoned by fleeing bandits due to sustained military pressure. Efforts are ongoing to return the animals to their rightful owners.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations and strengthening joint efforts to eliminate banditry and restore lasting peace across affected communities.
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