By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
Troops on regular onslaught against armed bandits in Kebbi state, on Friday succeeded in Killing no fewer than eighty bandits attempting to infiltrate Kebbi from Zamfara border.
Abdulllahi Idris Zuru, special adviser to the governor on communication and strategy in a statement on Sunday said the success of the operations was the output of Kebbi governor’s efforts.
According to him the success in Ngaski local government area can be attributed to the strategic deployment of fully equipped troops at the state borders with Sokoto, Zamfara and Niger states as directed by Governor Nasir Idris.
Governor Idris had requested additional military personnel to tackle security challenges in the state, which has led to the continued neutralization of hundreds of bandits attempting to cross over to the state or operating in some parts of the state.
He added that credible intelligence report led to the strategic positioning of military troops around Makurdi village, resulting in a successful encounter with heavily armed bandits attempting to cross over from Niger State in the late hours of friday and late hours of Saturday.
About 80 bandits were reportedly neutralized, with an estimated hundred killed, according to the Director of Security Abdulrahaman Usman. Motorcycles belonging to the bandits and two abducted individuals were also recovered.
The Kebbi State Government’s collaboration with security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, has been instrumental in achieving these successes. Governor Idris has provided support, including 100 Hilux vehicles and 5,000 motorcycles, to enhance the capacity of the troops.
Reacting to the success achieved, the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Zayyanu Muhammad commended the efforts of the troops and expressed gratitude to Governor Idris for his dedication to protecting lives and properties.
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