Troops repel bandits, rescue five victims in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled a bandit attack on commuters and rescued five victims along the Sabon Gida–Anguwan Rogo axis in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:25 p.m. on March 29 when troops of 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Unit 2, deployed at Forward Operating Base Sabon Garin, responded to reports of an attack on commuters.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with the bandits and engaged them in a firefight.
“The bandits were forced to withdraw, abandoning five victims, including one who sustained gunshot wounds,” the source said.
The sources added that troops also recovered the corpse of one victim at the scene, which was subsequently handed over to his relatives.
They said the injured victim was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
