Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI yesterday responded to bandits’ attack at Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, and rescued the victims.

The troops discovered and engaged bandits who had kidnapped 2 locals.

“Troops engaged the bandits, rescued the kidnapped victims, neutralized 1x bandits while others fled with gunshot injuries,” Director, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General Musa Danmadami, informed in a statement.

He said: “Troops recovered 1x AK 47 rifle, 1x magazine, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special among others.

“On the same day, troops also responded to bandits attack on farmers harvesting their produce at Yar Tashar village in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara state.

“Troops neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin identified as Mr Bada. Bada was said to had attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers on 13 October 2022.

“Troops recovered 1x motorcycle, some weapons and valuables.

“The military high command commends troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities.”