Troops neutralise several bandits in Sokoto, lose a soldier

Troops have neutralized scores of bandits/kidnappers in Sokoto and arrested ransom collectors and informants working for them, the Nigerian

Its spokesman Col Sagir Musa who disclosed this in a statement however said a soldier was killed during encounter.

“The troops acting on credible intelligence report raided the location and apprehended the criminals who were transacting in the market. “Mallam Ashiru Goni — confirmed to be another notorious bandits courier agent who specializes in transporting logistics for bandits within and outside Sokoto State. “Consequently, the troops pursued the bandits to their hideouts killing scores, while several others escaped with gunshot injuries. Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter.

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