Nigerian Army Kills 21 Bandits, Recovers Weapons In Zamfara, Lose Soldiers

By Mohammed Munirat Nasir

Troops of Nigerian Army says it has killed 21 armed bandits on Wednesday and recovered weapons during a fierce gun battle in Tunga Daji, in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara state, northwest of the country.

A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu said, Troops of 232 Battalion Zuru, while on clearance patrol on Wednesday 4 April 2018, encounter armed bandits and neutralize 21,at Tunga Daji.

He said  during the fierce battle many bandits escaped with gun shot wounds to the top of high ground close to the area.

“Unfortunately we lost an officer and a soldier during the encounter . The remains of  the officer and   soldier has been evacuated to Federal Medical Center Gusau,” he said.

Chukwu said recovered are :5 AK 47 assault rifles, one Light machine gun, 5 magazines of AK 47 rifle and 35 rounds of 7,62mm special ammunition.

The Army Spokesman said the troops have been mobilised on special operation to comb the general area and arrest any fleeing bandit.

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