A joint security operation in Zamfara State has successfully thwarted an attempted attack by armed bandits on Kanoma and Gidan Daji communities in Maru Local Government Area, neutralizing six assailants.
Details of the Operation
According to a statement by DSP Yazid Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, a large number of armed bandits armed with sophisticated weapons, including RPGs, general-purpose machine guns (GPMGs), anti-aircraft guns, and AK-47 rifles, stormed the communities. Upon receiving a distress alert, a combined team of Police Tactical Operatives from Maru Division, military personnel from Operation Fansan Yamma, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), and local vigilantes, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly responded.
Engagement and Outcome
The security operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce gun duel, forcing them to retreat and preventing the attack from succeeding. “During the operation, six bandits riding on two motorcycles were neutralised, while several others fled into nearby forests with suspected gunshot wounds. No casualties were recorded among security personnel or residents,” Abubakar stated. He added that security presence has been reinforced in the area, with sustained patrols ongoing to maintain peace, reassure residents, and track down fleeing suspects.
The Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
