Military Nab suspected kidnappers in North West zone.



By Aviashima Toom, Abuja.
Troops of Operation Accord have intensified the onslaught against criminal elements with attendant successes.

This followed the eliminations of some suspected armed bandits, arrest of kidnappers and recovery of firearms amongst others by the troops during different operations in Sokoto and Katsina states.
Maj. Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations explained this in a statement said, the troops acted swiftly following credible intelligence on the presence of kidnappers in Garin Arawa of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on 16 November 2020.

“Troops immediately mobilized to the village and made contact with kidnappers.
“In the course of the encounter, one kidnapper was killed in contact while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

“Items recovered from the operation, include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and one motorcycle.”

Gen. Enenche also states, troops deployed at Dungun Muazu received a distress call from motorists along Tashan Bawa-Kuyelo road that suspected bandits barricaded road in an attempt to rob road users.

“Troops swiftly responded and made contact with robbers.

“Troop’s superior firepower forced robbers to escape into the bush. Normalcy has since been restored to the general area.”

“Troops deployed at Jibia arrested 2 suspected kidnappers named Malam Ismail Isah and Malam Sale Samaila at Tsembe Kolumbo village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Suspects are currently in custody for further investigation.

The DMO Coordinator further adds that one suspected bandit named Bello Ardo from Yargoje town in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State was arrested on 16 November 2020 by the gallant troops.

“The suspect is currently in custody undergoing investigation.

“The gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action.” he stated.

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