The Nigerian Army Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin Daji, in North-West, has neutralized 12 bandits and recovered weapons including AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm and 18 cows.
The operation’s information officer, Lt. Suleman Omale, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Gusau.
Mr Omale said the success recorded followed a continued offensive operation against violent extremists with a view to restoring normalcy in the North-West region.
He said the troops successfully dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi and Kabaro communities under Maru Local Government Area of the state, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun battle.
Mr Omale quoted the Commander 1 Brigade and Sector 1 OPHD, Brig.-Gen. Sani Ahmed as commending the resilience, doggedness and gallantry displayed by the troops during the operation.
He extended his appreciation to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Sokoto and Commander Operation Hadarin Daji, Maj.-Gen. Godwin Mutkut, for his tactical leadership.