Katsina Govt Lauds Troops for Successful Raid on Bandit Camps in Jibia and Killing 80 of them
By: Zagazola Makama
The Katsina State Government has applauded the Air Component (AC) of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army for a successful joint operation against bandits in Jibia Local Government Area.
Dr. Nasir Muazu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said in a statement on Sunday that the operation, conducted on Jan. 4, neutralized 80 bandits, injured several others, and destroyed their hideouts and operational facilities.
The operation targeted bandit camps in Kadoji, Matso-Matso, Bagga, Dogon Marke, and Takatsaba, following credible intelligence about the presence of the criminal groups in the area. These camps were linked to banditry activities affecting Jibia, Batsari, and Batagarawa local government areas.
“The joint efforts of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 and the 17 Brigade have been well appreciated by the government and the peace-loving people of Katsina State,” Muazu said.
He commended the unwavering commitment of the troops to restoring peace and stability in Katsina State and the broader North West region, emphasizing the importance of such operations in dismantling criminal networks.
The government called on residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to sustain the momentum against banditry and other forms of insecurity in the state.
