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JTF troops, backed by airstrike, neutralise 23 bandits after Kano raids
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Bandits attacked Shanono and Tsanyawa LGAs, later tracked to Katsina
- Operation also destroyed weapons; security situation in Kano calm
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised at least 23 bandits fleeing Kano State following coordinated attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas.
In a statement on Sunday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Maj. Zubairu Babatunde, said the bandits carried out the attacks on Thursday night into the early hours of Friday.
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Ground troops successfully contained the raids, inflicting heavy casualties before tracking fleeing assailants to Karaduwa village in Matazu LGA, Katsina State.
Intelligence reports indicated the bandits had assembled at Dan Marke in Matazu to bury some of their members killed during encounters with troops.
“The Air Component Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma located the bandits and trailed their movement until their motorcycles converged after crossing a dry river bed. A precision air strike was thereafter conducted, resulting in the neutralisation of at least 23 terrorists, while several others were believed to have sustained injuries,” Maj. Babatunde said.
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The operation, aided by aerial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), also destroyed several weapons and equipment belonging to the bandits.
The Commander, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, commended both air and ground troops for their courage and resilience.
“Their bravery and resilience in the face of adversity are commendable,” the commander stated.
Maj. Babatunde added that the security situation in Kano State remains calm, with troops sustaining robust patrols across affected areas.
He further urged citizens to continue providing timely intelligence to security agencies.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that necessary measures would continue to be taken to ensure national security.
