Troops of 223 Battalion deployed in operation IDON RAINI on 6 June 18 embarked on a raid operation at Danguru, Babandoka Forest of Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a report of bandits activities in the area.
This was revealed in a statement signed and released by Director, Army Public Relations, Texas Chukwu on Saturday.
Chukwu, a Brigadier General said three of the bandits were killed during the encounter and their camps also destroyed.
Similarly, troops also embarked on raid operation in Gobirawa and Kwacha villages around Madaka Forest, still in Dansadau district in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Two of the bandits were neutralized during that encounter while others fled following a superior fire power of the troops.
The statement however said efforts are on to get other members of the fleeing bandits by the troops.
The army recovered one motorcycle and a mobile phone.
Chukwu, however, advised the public to report any suspicious activities or movements to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.
