Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have killed several bandits and recovered some weapons and assets.
OPHD’s Information Officer Suleiman Omale said the development was part of a continued offensive against extremists.
“In the early hours of yesterday, Friday, April 12th, 2024, the troops successfully dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi, and Kabaro axis under the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel,” he said in a Saturday statement.
“During the operation, our brave troops from Dansadau Forward Operating Base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements and neutralising 12 terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.”
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He said in a subsequent mop-up patrol, the gallant troops recovered significant weapons and assets from the scene, including one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one locally made gun, one Dane gun, and 18 cows.
Ten motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were recovered and destroyed on the spot, he stated.
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The Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) continued its offensive operations against violent extremists with a view to restoring normalcy in the region.
In the early hours of yesterday, Friday, April 12th, 2024, the troops successfully dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi, and Kabaro axis under Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel.
During the operation, our brave troops from Dansadau Forward Operating Base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements and neutralizing 12 terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
In a subsequent mop-up patrol, the gallant troops recovered significant weapons and assets from the scene, including 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 magazine, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 locally made gun, 1 Dane gun, and 18 cows. Additionally, 10 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were recovered and destroyed on the spot.
Brigadier General S Ahmed, the Commander 1 Brigade and Sector 1 OPHD commended the resilience, doggedness, and gallantry displayed by our troops. He urged them to maintain the momentum and not relent until normalcy is fully restored in the region.
Furthermore, Brigadier General S Ahmed extended his appreciation to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, and Commander, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), Major General GM Mutkut, for his tactical leadership and unwavering support to the troops in achieving their mandate.
SULEIMAN OMALE
Lieutenant
Information Officer, OPHD
13th April 2024
