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Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma neutralise three bandits in Katsina 

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have neutralised three suspected armed bandits during a gun battle in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Military  sources told Zagazola Makama  the incident occurred on March 4 at about 4:14 p.m. when the bandits attacked a farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, 34, from Barkinshi Village, while he was on his way to his farm on the outskirts of the community.

The sources said the victim resisted the attack and managed to stab one of the assailants with a knife before the bandits inflicted serious machete cuts on him.

Troops stationed at Super Camp Machika were immediately alerted and swiftly mobilised to the scene. “On arrival, the troops intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a gun duel.

“During the exchange of fire, three of the suspected bandits were neutralised, while others escaped into nearby bushes,” the source said.

He added that troops recovered one Honda motorcycle believed to have been used by the bandits for their operations in the area.

The injured farmer was evacuated to the Comprehensive Hospital in Dandume for medical attention and was reported to be responding to treatment.

Security operatives have since intensified patrol and surveillance in the area to track down other fleeing members of the gang.

Operation Fansan Yanma has sustained military offensive against  banditry and other criminal activities across the North-West region.