Troops of Forward Operating Base Shinkafi, while on night patrol have killed an armed bandit and arrested two others after coming in contact with at Bakinruwa Riverside in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Accordingly, troops engaged the criminals who fled in disarray due to troops’ overwhelming superior firepower. During the encounter, one of the armed bandits was neutralized, while 2 of them were arrested. One AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were also recovered from the criminals. The Defence Headquarters said on Saturday.
In a related development, on 18 December 2020, troops deployed at Shinkafi arrested one Zainab at Shinkafi town in Shinkafi Local Government of Zamfara State.
The suspect was found roaming the town in police uniform. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is from Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of the State and has been involved in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
All arrested suspects have been handed over to appropriate prosecuting agency for necessary action.
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