According to a statement signed by the force acting public relations officer, Major Clement Abiade, “The troops under the period in focus conducted clearance Operation to Shinkafi, Birnin Magaji, Sunke forest in Zamfara State and Safana, Runka, Kunkan Sama in Katsina State. While in Sunke forest, the troops came in contact with a large gang of bandits armed with sophisticated firearms, nine of them were killed while five were arrested during the Operations. “Similarly, 2 bandits accomplice, Yusuf Mohammed and AbubakarAhaji Dabo were arrested along Kwana Maji – Sunke forest with large quantities of illicit drugs. The suspects are in custody and would be handed over to the appropriate authority for investigation and possible prosecution. “The Force Commander and men of operation Sharan Daji remain resolute to the mandate of tackling the menace of armed banditry in Zamfara State”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 05, 2019 10:41 UTC