Army troops repel attack, nutrialised 10 Bandits including Notorious Kingpin “Shalili” in Zamfara

Army troops repel attack, nutrialised 10 Bandits including Notorious Kingpin “Shalili” in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than 10 armed bandits, including a notorious kingpin identified as “Shalili”, have been neutralised in Zamfara State following a fierce confrontation with villagers and security operatives in Talata Mafara Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday when about 50 armed bandits stormed Maikwanuga Village via Jangebe District on motorcycles, shooting sporadically.

In response, the troops with local youths and other security personnel mobilised to repel the attackers.

In the ensuing gun battle, 10 bandits, including their leader, were gunned down. However, the District Head of Maikwanuga and one other civilian also lost their lives in the confrontation. Their bodies, along with those of the bandits, were recovered and taken for appropriate documentation and burial.

In a separate development, two individuals were abducted by suspected bandits at about 7:20 p.m. in Abare Village, Anka LGA. The victims were reportedly returning from a ransom payment when they were seized and taken to an unknown destination. The villagers narrowly escaped an earlier attack while heading to Magrib prayers.

Army troops repel attack, nutrialised 10 Bandits including Notorious Kingpin “Shalili” in Zamfara