Four bandits killed, six soldiers injured in Nigeria, Niger joint operations
This was disclosed by the Force Commander and GOC 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Hakeem Otiki, at a news conference in Gusau on Saturday.
“In the early hours of Thursday 25 April 19, troops of the joint patrol of Nigeria and Niger Republic were ambushed by armed bandits at Kamarawa near Shinkafi, during the fierce battle that ensued, the bandits withdrew in disarray due to superior firepower leaving behind several casualties from their side as others took off with several bullet wounds.
“Some of the items recovered during these kinetic operations against the bandits include three AK 47, two G3 Rifles, three Dane guns, two AK 47 magazines, seven motorcycles and food stuff.
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