Army Neutralises Top Notorious Bandits Lieutenant, Adamu Alieru, 45 Other Criminals – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

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The Nigerian Army has dealt a severe blow to bandits terrorizing Katsina State, neutralizing 45 criminals in a fierce encounter in Danmusa Local Government Area.

In a statement by Dr Nasir Muazu, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs made available to newsmen in Katsina, said the operation, which took place Thursday, resulted from credible intelligence gathered by security personnel. Among those killed was Alti, the nephew and second-in-command to the notorious bandit leader, Adamu Alieru, as well as another top bandit known as Damale.

The clash began when bandits from Zamfara State, armed with sophisticated weapons and riding on motorcycles, attacked Alhazawa village in Musawa LGA on March 5, when they were allegedly attempting to cart away cows.

However, community members and repentant bandits from the area fought back leading to the death of Four bandits and all the rustled cows were recovered and returned to their owners.

Seeking revenge, the Commissioner disclosed that the bandits returned in large numbers on March 6, but ran into soldiers attached to the Army’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Dan Ali while heading towards Musawa LGA near Maidabino A ward.

What followed was an intense and fierce battle during which the Army Forward Operating Base personnel successfully neutralized all 45 bandits. However, the victory came at a cost, as one Captain Paul Hassan and two other soldiers lost their lives in the encounter.

“On behalf of the State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, Government and the people of the Katsina, I commend the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers. Their actions have saved countless lives and disrupted the operations of these dangerous criminals”, the Commissioner stated.

“We also extend condolences to the families of the deceased military personnel. Our security forces remain alert and will continue to pursue these criminals wherever they go. We will not rest until peace is fully restored to every corner of Katsina State”, Dr Nasir Muazu concluded.