In a significant victory against banditry, troops of the 1 Brigade and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) under Operation Hadarin Daji, operating as part of Operation Sahel Sanity II, have successfully neutralized two bandits in Zamfara State.
According to Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 1 Brigade/Sector 1 Operation Hadarin Daji Lieutenant Suleiman Omale on August 16, 2024, under the leadership of Brigadier General TM Opurum, Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin Daji, the troops engaged in a fierce encounter with bandits in the Unguwar Sarkin Musulmi area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area (LGA). Acting on credible intelligence reports, the troops responded swiftly to reports of violent extremist activities in the area.
He said upon arrival, the troops engaged the bandits in a serious gunfight, effectively neutralizing two of the assailants, while others were forced to retreat in disarray. Following the confrontation, the troops conducted a mop-up operation, recovering an operational motorcycle belonging to the bandits. The area has since been secured, with the troops maintaining an aggressive presence and conducting confidence-building patrols to ensure the safety of the local community.
This successful operation underscores the ongoing commitment of Operation Hadarin Daji to eliminate banditry in Zamfara State and restore peace and security to the region.
