The Nigerian Army has eliminated 21 bandits during a coordinated operation in Shawu Forest, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, as part of Operation Forest Sanity III.
In a statement on Saturday, Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, said troops from the 17 Brigade Strike Group launched the offensive on May 23, storming terrorist enclaves and engaging the criminals in a fierce gun battle.
Key takeaways:
- No military casualties were reported.
- 40 motorcycles and an undisclosed number of rustled cattle were recovered.
- Several terrorists drowned while attempting to flee across a river.
- A large cache of arms and ammunition was seized, including:
- 1 GPMG, 5 AK-47s, a pump-action rifle, and 21 AK-47 magazines
- 448 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and other explosive devices
- Hand grenades, RPG bombs, communication devices, and personal effects
Governor Dikko Radda praised the troops’ bravery and reaffirmed the state’s support for the military’s efforts to combat insecurity and restore peace in the region.
The military confirmed that operations in the area are still ongoing.
