Troops in Katsina neutralise three armed bandits during gun battle while responding to attack on a local farmer

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

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The incident occurred on March 4, according to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who shared details on his X handle on Thursday.

Makama stated that the bandits attacked a 34-year-old farmer, Alaramma Lawal Musa, from Barkinshi village while he was on his way to his farm on the outskirts of the community.

Musa resisted the attack and managed to stab one of the assailants before sustaining serious machete cuts.

Troops stationed at Super Camp Machika were immediately alerted and mobilised to the scene.

On arrival, the soldiers intercepted the fleeing bandits and engaged them in a gun duel.

During the exchange, three suspected bandits were neutralised, while others escaped into nearby bushes.

Security operatives 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, where he is reportedly responding to treatment.

Makama added that troops have intensified patrols and surveillance to track down the remaining members of the gang.

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Operation Fansan Yanma continues its offensive against banditry and other criminal activities across Nigeria’s North-West region.