Troops repel bandit attack on Tsafe health college in Zamfara, neutralized bandit

Troops repel bandit attack on Tsafe health college in Zamfara, neutralized bandit

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in collaboration with local vigilante members known as Askara, have neutralised a bandit during a foiled attempt to abduct students at the College of Science and Health Technology Tsafe, Zamfara state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred late at night when suspected armed bandits attempted to infiltrate the school premises in Tsafe with the apparent intention of kidnapping students.

The sources disclosed that troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, working in synergy with local security volunteers (Askara), swiftly responded to the threat and engaged the attackers in a gun duel.

During the confrontation, one of the bandits was neutralised while others fled into nearby bushes.

Due to the darkness and the urgency of the operation, the troops and local security volunteers were unable to immediately recover the weapon belonging to the neutralised suspect.

Troops have since intensified patrols around the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents as well as students of the institution.

The sources said the prompt response by the troops and the local vigilantes prevented what could have been a major kidnapping incident targeting students of the college.

Bandit attacks and attempted abductions of students have been a recurring security challenge in parts of northwestern Nigeria, prompting increased collaboration between security forces and community-based vigilante groups.

Troops have urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations against bandits in the region.

Troops repel bandit attack on Tsafe health college in Zamfara, neutralized bandit