Troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army have Killed 5 bandits while on patrol at Bingi village, in Bungudu LGA of Zamfara.
A statement by the spokesperson bridgadier general onyema Nwachukwu says troops came under fire of bandits operating along Mayanchi-Dogo Karfe and Fagantama villages in Talata Marafa LGA of Zamfara State.
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In the fierce encounter that ensued, the bandits were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the troops. This led to scores of bandits being neutralized. The troops also recovered one PKT riffle, large cache of ammunition, and a motorcycle.
troops at bingi village also recovered one AK 47 riffle, one Motorcycle and 3 mobile phones from the routed criminals.
(Editor Paul Akhagbemhe)
