INSURGENCY: FOUR SOLDIERS KILLED AS BANDITS ATTACK IN ZAMFARA
Four soldiers have been reportedly killed in an ambush attack by bandits in Zamfara State. This was disclosed by the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
However, Not lesser than 21 of the bandits were killed by soldiers during the operation at Zurmi, Zurumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The soldiers were said to be conveying food to their colleagues on guard in the bush.
In a statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, “gallant troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI engaged a large number of bandits on Tuesday 21st,April 2020 at Zurmi in Zurumi LGA of Zamfara State.
“After a fierce encounter, twenty-one bandits were neutralized and four of our troops paid the supreme price. Exploitation in progress. Details to follow.
“Meanwhile the troops in high morale, have commenced aggressive patrols in the area, for domination and confidence-building among the locals.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria requests the general public to provide credible information on the bandits to assist the Military to rid the country of the criminal elements”.
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