Troops of Operation Fasan Yanma have neutralised eight bandits in an offensive operation in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, according to the military.
According to a statement released by the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, the operation was carried out in the early hours along the Kurfi–Batsari axis, a region notorious for bandit activities.
The army disclosed that weapons and other equipment were recovered from the bandits during the operation.
The army noted that one of their gallant troops sustained injuries during the encounter and is currently receiving medical treatment at the brigade hospital.
The statement read, “Troops of Operation Fasan Yanma neutralized 8 bandits in an offensive operation along Kurfi – Batsari early this morning. The bandits’ weapons and other equipment were recovered after the operations.”
“One of the gallant troops was wounded in action and is currently receiving medical treatment at the brigade hospital. Situation remains calm while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high,” the statement added.
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