Troops Engage Armed Bandits in Fierce Gun Battle Near Mada, Zamfara

Troops Engage Armed Bandits in Fierce Gun Battle Near Mada, Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits launched another attack on Mada, Gusau LGA of Zamfara State, shortly after the Isha prayer on Monday night. However, security forces swiftly engaged them in a fierce gun battle.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the bandits, believed to have emerged from the surrounding forest, attempted to advance on the Mada community but were intercepted by security personnel.

Heavy gunfire was reported in the eastern part of Mada as troops battled the attackers.
As of the time of reporting, the situation remains tense, with security forces working to repel the assailants.

Troops Neutralize Suspected Collaborator Caught with Bandits in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralized a suspected bandit collaborator known as Dama Dandan Boyi during an operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Dama, a Hausa man who previously worked as a security guard at a cotton processing company in Tsafe, later became involved with Fulani armed groups. He was reportedly married to four wives.

On the night of March 17, security forces encountered Dama and a group of suspected bandits under a mango tree in the outskirts of Tsafe.

Upon sighting the operatives, the armed Fulani men fled on a motorcycle, leaving Dama behind. He was shot and killed on the spot.

Dama was a native of Makera, a community in Tsafe Local Government Area. Authorities believe he had been providing support to criminal elements operating in the region.

Troops Engage Armed Bandits in Fierce Gun Battle Near Mada, Zamfara