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Nigerian troops battle over 200 bandits near Kebbi communities

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigerian troops are engaged in a fierce battle with over 200 suspected bandits attempting to advance towards communities in Kebbi State.
  • The operation, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, is ongoing along the Kebbi-Zamfara border to prevent bandits from entering Kebbi villages.
  • Military authorities are withholding specific details to avoid compromising the ongoing engagement.

Nigerian Army troops are in an intense confrontation with more than 200 suspected bandits along the Kebbi-Zamfara border. The armed group, reportedly on motorcycles, was advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when soldiers intercepted them.

The operation, codenamed FANSAN YAMMA and conducted by the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, is ongoing. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Olayinka Osoba, confirmed the engagement but stated that specific details are being withheld to avoid compromising the military operation.

It is an ongoing operation. We cannot give details because it will compromise the operation. However, we will give details after the intense fighting going on right now.

— Lt. Col. Olayinka OsobaThe Acting Director of Army Public Relations confirmed the ongoing military engagement with bandits.

Ground troops are receiving support from the air component of the Nigerian Air Force. The military's objective is to prevent the bandits from reaching and attacking villages in Kebbi State. Sources indicate that communities like Gadar Zaima, Onashi, and Mai Rairai are considered vulnerable.

This confrontation occurs amidst continuous military efforts to secure the Kebbi-Zamfara corridor and prevent armed groups operating in Zamfara from extending their activities into Kebbi communities.

The ground troops, supported by the air component, are currently engaging the bandits who are trying to gain access into Kebbi villages.

— Lt. Col. Olayinka OsobaThe Acting Director of Army Public Relations described the military's actions to prevent bandits from entering Kebbi communities.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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