October 31, (THEWILL) – Troops of the Nigeria Army stationed in Malekachi, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have neutralised a suspected notorious bandits’ commander nicknamed ‘Mainasara’.
Two other suspected bandits believed to be among the gang of the bandits’ kingpin were also successfully neutralised by the army.
The Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi, Abdulrahman Usman, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
“As the troops were on routine patrol in Sengeko forest around 0730hrs, they suddenly engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel.
”During the exchange of fire, the bandits tried to escape but were neutralised by the army and two of their bikes were also recovered and destroyed in the process before the troops withdrew back to FOB Malekachi by 1230hrs,” he said.
Usman attributed the successes recorded by security operatives in the state to the proactive stance of the State Governor, Nasir Idris.
He commended his unrelenting support, particularly the provision of crucial logistics to the security personnel operating in the State.
