Troops Neutralize Terrorists Trying To Harvest Farmers' Produce In Zamfara

The Nigerian Army says its troops have successfully taken out some terrorists at Yar Tashar village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The terrorists were reportedly killed while they were trying to harvest farmers’ produce in the village by troops attached to Operation Hadarin Daji.

Another bandit kingpin identified as Bada, who was reported to have attacked the village market and killed some farmers before he started harvesting their produce, was also killed in the attacks.

This was revealed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami through a statement on Monday morning.

He explained that the troops recovered one motorcycle, some weapons and other valuables from the adversaries.

He also noted that the troops responded to the bandits’ attack on Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area of the state, where they engaged the terrorists who had kidnapped two locals.

“Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI on November 6, 2022, responded to bandits attack at Gamraki village, Kwatarkwashi District of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

“Troops discovered and engaged bandits who had kidnapped two locals. Troops engaged the bandits, rescued the kidnapped victims, neutralized one bandit while others fled with gunshot injuries. Troops recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special among others.

“On the same day, troops also responded to bandits' attack on farmers harvesting their produce at Yar Tashar village in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

"Troops neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin identified as Bada.

“Bada was said to have attacked Yar Tashar village market and killed some farmers on October 13, 2022. Troops recovered 1 motorcycle, some weapons and valuables.

“The military high command commends troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on criminal activities," the statement reads.