Hadarin Daji: Troops Neutralizes Bandits, Recover Weapon And Arrest Criminals In Zamfara State.
In continuation of concerted efforts to forestall banditry and other criminal activities in the North Central Zone of the Country, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI have again recorded another success with the neutralization of several bandits in latest engagements.
This was contained in a press release signed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major Gen. John Enenche on 19 December, 2020 And made available to outlook media in Abuja.
Gen. Eneche said On 17 December 2020, troops of Forward Operating Base Shinkafi, while on night patrol, came in contact with some armed bandits at Bakinruwa Riverside in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to the statement, troops engaged the criminals who fled in disarray due to troops’ overwhelming superior firepower. During the encounter, one of the armed bandits was neutralized, while 2 of them were arrested. One AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were also recovered from the criminals.”
“In related development, on 18 December 2020, troops deployed at Shinkafi arrested one Zainab at Shinkafi town in Shinkafi Local Government of Zamfara State. The suspect was found roaming the town in police uniform.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the State and has been involved in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
“All arrested suspects have been handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agency for necessary action.”