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The troops of Nigerian Military, 223 Gentle Battalion, Zuru, has efficiently repelled a bandit assault on Ribah city in Danko Wasagu Native Authorities Space of Kebbi State.
The gallant troops had not solely repelled the assault however in addition they neutralized a lot of bandits in the course of the assault whereas a lot of them escaped with gunshot.
The Director Safety, Alhaji Abdulrahman Zagga, confirmed the event in a press release issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Zagga recommended the bravery and resilience of the Nigerian Military for efficiently repelling the assault aimed toward unleashing terror on harmless villagers within the space.
He recalled that the tried assault occurred on Wednesday, the place over 400 armed bandits who sought to overrun the world have been efficiently repelled.
“A fierce gun battle ensued between the troops and the bandits, ensuing within the elimination of most of the bandits, whereas among the assailants managed to retrieve the corpses of their fallen comrades, others have been left behind together with a cache of recovered weapons.
“Though the massive variety of bandits initially posed a severe menace, the superior fight expertise and dedication of the troops turned the tide of their favour,” he famous.
The Director additionally acknowledged the fast intervention of the Nigerian Air Power, whose fighter jet supplied crucial air assist, bombing fleeing bandits and inflicting heavy casualties.
“Although the gunfire brought on preliminary panic and confusion throughout the group, the scenario has since been introduced below management and normalcy had totally restored.
“The bandits have been suspected to be the identical group that lately launched an assault in Niger State, who crossed into Kebbi to hold out one other assault. To God Almighty be the glory, the assault was in the end foiled, an end result that highlights the effectiveness of the proactive safety measures put in place by Gov. Nasir Idris,” he mentioned.
The Director added that, in a separate incident on the identical day, troops from Dukku Barracks additionally repelled an assault by Lakurawa bandits in Mera, Augie Native Authorities Space of the state.
In keeping with him, the bandits reportedly tried to rustle cattle however have been met with robust resistance from the Nigerian Military, forcing them to retreat.
He defined additional that Gov. Nasir Idris appreciated the trouble of the Nigerian Military and different safety businesses within the state for curbing the criminals.
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