Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji have successfully neutralised a bandit and rescued 15 kidnapped victims in Zamfara. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Information Officer to Operation Hadarin Daji, Sulaiman Omale, in Gusau.
According to Mr Omale, the troops responded swiftly to a distress call, thwarting a massive abduction attempt by bandits in the Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara. On March 5, 2024, the troops engaged the bandits in a heavy gunfight, forcing them to withdraw in disarray through a riverline.
In pursuit of the fleeing criminals, the gallant troops neutralised one of the assailants along their withdrawal route, while others fled with gunshot wounds. The rescued kidnapped victims comprised eight females and seven males.
Mr Omale added that the restoration of normalcy in the area is now secured, bolstered by confidence-building patrols. He stated, “The troops remain on high alert, with morale at its peak.”
Godwin Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, has already commended the professionalism and resilience of the troops. Mr Mutkut urged them to persist in their efforts until peace is fully restored in the north-west and across Nigeria. This successful operation underscores the commitment of the Joint Task Force to combating banditry and ensuring the safety of citizens.