Security Personnel, Zamfara Civilians Killed as Bandits Attack Troops on Patrol

Security Personnel, Zamfara Civilians Killed as Bandits Attack Troops on Patrol

At least, six military personnel, one police officer and 20 vigilante operatives have been reportedly killed by bandits while on foot Patrol in Zamfara state.

Confirming the incident, on Wednesday, in statement by the military high command.

The blood-letting gunmen attacked the of Sector 1 Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kango while on foot patrol, Monday, July 24, 2023.

The Military said while the attack was successfully repelled by the troops, killing scores of the bandits, two other soldiers were missing in action.

“The troops repelled the attack inflicting casualties on the bandits.

“The corpses of the deceased were deposited at Yerima Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau in Zamfara State. Specific details of the deceased are being withheld until completion of administrative procedures to notify their families,” the military noted.

Meanwhile, he said search and rescue operation was still in progress, adding that the FOB has been beefed up following the threats of reprisal by the bandits due to the casualties they sustained.

By PRNigeria