Troops arrest 160 suspected bandits, kill three in Zamfara

Troops , under Operation Sahel Sanity ,
have arrested at least 160 suspected
bandits and killed three in Zamfara State .

Briefing newsmen in Faskari town on
Tuesday, the Acting Director Media
Operations , Brigadier General Benard
Onyeuko, said the troops uncovered a
bandits ’ hideout at Gadan Zaima where
the suspected bandits were arrested on the
spot .

He said , “ On 23 August 2020 , troops
conducted a well – coordinated
intelligence- based operation leading to
the raid of an illegal mining site located
along the Gadan Zaima – Zuru Road in the
Bukuyyum Local Government Area of
Zamfara State which also serve as bandits ’
hideout.

“ During the operation , troops arrested 150
suspects and recovered 20 locally
fabricated Dane guns . One of the suspects
was neutralized while trying to escape.”

Onyeuko further explained that more
bandits were arrested and three killed on
August 20 and 21 in different parts of the state.

He maintained that the arrested suspects
were currently in the army custody
undergoing preliminary investigation and
would soon be handed over to relevant
security agencies for further action .