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Several Bandits Killed in Heavy Gun-battle as Troops Clash with Ado Allero-led Bandits in North-West 

By: Zagazola Makama 

A heavy gun battle is currently ongoing between troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Ado Allero in a fresh military offensive in the North-West of Tsafe Local Government of Zamfara state. 

Zagazola Makama gathered from security sources that the fierce exchange of gunfire began after troops made contact with the armed bandits during an ongoing operation aimed at disrupting the activities of the criminal group.

Sources said the confrontation involves troops deploying superior firepower against the heavily armed bandits, who are moving in large numbers. 

Military sources described the encounter as “intense,” adding that additional troops and air surveillance assets were being coordinated to support the ongoing operation where necessary.

Ado Allero is one of the most wanted bandit leaders operating across parts of Zamfara, Katsina and neighbouring states. His network has been linked to numerous attacks on rural communities, kidnappings and cattle rustling. Security forces have repeatedly targeted his camps under the ongoing Operation FANSAN YAMMA in efforts to dismantle terrorist and bandit enclaves across the North-West. 

Further details are expected as the military operation continues.