Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Bandits in Zamfara

By Lazarus Zakaa, Abuja.

The Military High Command has revealed that base on credible intelligence on movement of suspected bandits,  troops of Operation ACCORD on 26 November 2020 have arrested 6 youths at Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The DHQ says the suspects were claimed to have returned from Shinkafi Local Government Area,  Preliminary investigation has revealed that 2 of them were confirmed to be bandits while 2 others were suspected to be new recruits into the camp of a notorious bandit known as Turji.

In a statement issued by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Major General John Enenche says, investigation from their phones showed pictures of suspects practicing weapon handling.

According to him, the suspects confessed to be bandits as alleged. Currently the suspects are in custody for further action.

He said, Troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action. The general public is thus encouraged to continue to provide credible information to the troops operating within their localities.