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Two Soldiers, 21 Bandits Killed In Zamfara

  The Nigeria Army says two of its personnel and 21 armed bandits were killed during a gun duel in Zamfara State. Advertisement Director of Army … Continue reading Two Soldiers, 21 Bandits Killed In Zamfara


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The Nigeria Army says two of its personnel and 21 armed bandits were killed during a gun duel in Zamfara State.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, revealed this in a statement on Thursday.

According to him, the gun battle occurred on Wednesday after troops of 232 Battalion Zuru on clearance patrol encountered the bandits at Tunga Daji in Anka Local Government Area of the state.

Brigadier General Chukwu, however, said the remains of the officer and the soldier have been evacuated to the Federal Medical Center, Gusau, in the state capital.

Items recovered from the bandits include five AK 47 rifles, one light machine gun, five magazines and 35 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

The Army spokesperson noted that despite the ugly incident, the morale of the soldiers remains high.

He also informed the public that troops have been mobilised on a special operation to “comb the general area and arrest any fleeing bandit.”