TROOPS RAID CATTLE RUSTLERS AND ARMED BANDITS CAMP AT YAN MANGU FOREST

On Tuesday 17th May 2016, troops of 1
Brigade Nigerian Army operating under
the auspices of Operation MESA in
Zamfara State, raided suspected cattle
rustlers and armed bandits camp at Yan
Mangu forest, near Dandindin village,
Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara
State.
The troops also arrested 2 bandits and
recovered 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-47 rifle
magazine loaded with 7 rounds of
7.62mm (Special) ammunitions, 3 locally
made guns and 1 motorcycle.
The two suspects were arrested while
attempting to flee from the camps.
Nevertheless, the troops have destroyed
all the bandits’ camps in the forest and
are further dominating the general area
and other flash points with raids and
patrols.
The public are kindly requested to
continue to be more security conscious
and report any suspicious movement or
persons to the nearest security agencies.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations