Nigerian Army says the “Operation Tsare Mutane” launched in the North West has led to the killing of several bandits, their leaders, and destruction of their camps.
A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima notes that troops of 8 Division, led by the General Officer Commanding, Major-General Usman Yusuf launched the first phase of the operation which lasted from March 23 to April 2 in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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The troops successfully cleared many bandits’ camps in Jaya, Kadaya and Bayan Ruwa amongst several others.
The troops have also successfully killed 48 bandits while the bandits leader in the area “Jummo” sustained gunshot wounds.
The troops have rescued 18 kidnap victims from the bandits’ enclave where arms and ammunition were also recovered.
Meanwhile, in continuation with the second phase of Operation Tsare Mutane, troops cleared several other bandits’ camps around Gabiya, Bozaya, Mereri, and the adjoining forests in Maru LGA of Zamfara State from April 19 to May 3, 2021.
The Army High Command while commending troops urged them to sustain their offensive operations until Zamfara and neighbouring States are stabilise.
