Insecurity: Troops recue 107 kidnapped victims, kills 100 bandits in North-West

About 100 suspected bandits terrorizing residents of the North-West geo-political zone of the country have been killed in the last two months by troops of the Operation Sahel Sanity based in the Faskari council of Katsina state,

The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. General Benard Onyeuko, told newsmen in Faskari on Saturday that its troops also arrested 148 suspected bandits, 315 illegal miners, 32 bandits’ logistics suppliers, as well as 13 cattle rustlers and marketers within the same period.

Aside the arrests, 107 kidnapped victims were also rescued.

Troops also recovered 3,984 cows; 1,627 sheep and rams as well as three camels.

“So far, in all the operations conducted, 100 armed bandits were neutralised, a total of 3,984 cows, 1,627 sheep/rams and 3 Camels recovered, 148 suspected bandits and 315 illegal armed miners were arrested.

“Furthermore, a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered which include 43 AK47 Rifles, 1 GPMG and 100 Dane guns, 3,261 rounds of 7.62mm (special), and 151 live cartridges of ammunition.

“In all the search and rescue operations carried out, 107 kidnapped victims were rescued, 20 bandits informants and collaborators, 6 arms suppliers, 13 rustled cattle marketers and 32 bandits’ logistics suppliers were arrested.”

“The people of the North-West zone of the country are also appreciated for their cooperation in providing credible information for the success of the operations. They are also encouraged to continue to avail the troops with actionable information that would aid the desired goal of the operation. They are further reassured of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to restore total peace in the zone and indeed the whole country,” the statement concluded.