Nigerian Troops Neutralize 19 Bandits In Kano, Losses 2 Soldiers, Vigilante 

By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul

KANO  –  Troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State neutralized 19 bandits in a combat operation, as 2 soldiers and one local Vigilante paid the supreme sacrifice.

The fatal gun duel at Kano frontline council was sequel to a tip-off on movement of bandits around Ungwan Tudu, Ungwan Tsamiya, Goron Dutse axis of Shanono Local Government Area at about 5:00pm.

A signed statement by Babatunde Zubairu, a Captain of the Nigerian Army that was made available to newsmen said  the troops of 3 Brigade supported by other security agencies raided the bandits and pushed them out of Shanono resulting in a heavy fire fight.

Captain Zubairu explained  that the bandits who had  arrived  on motorcycles sustained several casualties during the fire fight.

He said that “the troops deployed at Tsaure came in contact with the bandits which led to exchange of fire  where own troops successfully pursued the bandits and recovered several motorcycles and 2 mobile phones from the criminals.”

Captain Zubairu stated that “Additionally, further operations are ongoing in the general area as efforts are  made to protect vulnerable communities who have been prone to cattle rustling from the bandits.”

He therefore urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the Nigerian Army, stressing the Nigerian Army’s committment  to maintaining peace and security in the State, while working together with the sister Services and security agencies.