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Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp.
The hideouts are in Fakai community in Shinkafi and Isa Local Government, Zamfara and Sokoto states.
A source in the Nigerian Army, said the success was recorded during a fierce gun battle as part of the routine operation against banditry activities in the areas.
According to security sources, the operation was led by the 8 Division Strike Force of the Nigerian Army Sokoto, and it commenced at early hours on March 20, targeting Turji’s camp deep inside Kagara Forest.
The source disclosed that during the advance operation, two combat support vehicles developed mechanical faults near Maberaya village in Isa local government, Sokoto State, prompting a temporary halt in the troops’ movement.
The source said it was at that moment that heavily armed bandits from Turji’s camp launched an ambush, using high grounds and forested areas for cover.
“However, the troops swiftly responded with superior firepower, engaging the bandits and eliminating several of them in the encounter.
“Three soldiers and one personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) sustained injuries during the skirmish and were promptly evacuated to the 8 Division Military Hospital Sokoto for treatment,” the source added.
In a similar vein, the source described the report of 150 bandits capsized in a boat mishap and died in a river in Sokoto as a false report.
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“The news circulating that over 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in Sabon Gida area is a fake report,” the source said.
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Area Manager in Sokoto, Bello Bala, also confirmed that the report was fake, adding that the River Sabon Gida area is currently not navigable.
In another development,troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered a suspected terrorist burial ground and apprehended high-profile collaborators in sustained operations across Borno and Adamawa states.
Operational reports indicated that an air interdiction at Chikide neutralised several ISWAP/JAS fighters gathered under a shelter, while others fled following the precision strike.
The army revealed that offensive operations in Abadam Local Government Borno State on Sunday, led to the discovery of a burial ground containing about eight bodies.
It added that a fabricated mortar tube, and an improvised medical post were also discovered at the location.The reports also revealed troops of 231 Tank Battalion, working with local hunters, apprehended two high-profile terrorist collaborators at Miringa Market in Biu Local Government Area of Borno.
The military said the suspects were reportedly coordinating sleeper cells and stockpiling arms.
“Troops responding to an explosion in Hong LG Adamawa State confirmed that a livestock-triggered improvised explosive device caused no casualties,” it said.
The military said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and deny them freedom of action in the North-East.
