Nigerian troops  neutralise armed bandit, recover AK-47 in Katsina

 

Zagazola Makama 

 

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised an armed bandit and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation in Turare Forest.

 

Zagazola Makama learnt that the operation, conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, was based on credible intelligence received about the presence of bandits in the forest.

 

“The operation, which took place at about 3:00 a.m., on Monday led to the killing of an armed bandit. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect,” he said.

 

The sources  added that patrol and monitoring activities in the area have been intensified and would be sustained to prevent further criminal activities.

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