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Troops in Zamfara repel bandit attacks in Maru and Tsafe LGA
Troops in Zamfara repel bandit attacks in Maru and Tsafe LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled deadly bandits attacks in Maru and Tsafe Local Government Areas on May 17, 2025.
Zagazola Makama report that at about 1530hrs, armed bandits stormed Dankurji Village in Unguwar Galadima, Dansadau District, Maru LGA, where they shot and killed Malam Audu, aged 28, before escaping.
Earlier that day, at approximately 0930hrs, another bandit gang attacked Keta Town in Tsafe LGA, unleashing sporadic gunfire.
The troops of Operation Fansan Yanma engaged the bandits in a shootout and successfully repelled the attack.
During the exchange, one civilian, 12-year-old Fatima Ibrahim, was injured and promptly taken to the hospital.
She is currently responding to treatment. No casualties were reported among the security personnel.
Troops in Zamfara repel bandit attacks in Maru and Tsafe LGA