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Reprisal Attack: Military kill 32 terror bandits fleeing from Zamfara, in Niger State, hours after they killed 5 Policemen

The Nigerian security forces on Sunday killed 32 terror bandits fleeing from Zamfara in Niger State, hours after they attacked a security post, killing five policemen who attempted to confront them.

The terror bandits had fled the ongoing military operations in Zamfara and attacked the security post manned by the Policemen at Bangu Gari, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.

They later wrecked wreaked havoc on the Bangu Gari community.

According to a source, “the bandits came in their large number with sophisticated weapons including rocket launchers after fleeing their camps at Danjibga and Munhaye in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

“They stormed the police station at Bangu Gari in Rafi LGA and killed five policemen during the exchange of gunfire.

“Immediately a signal was received and a detachment of joint security forces was despatched. The troops on reinforcement successfully ambushed the marauding bandits while attempting to escape through Tegina axis.

“At least 32 of the bandits were killed including their leaders, Karki Buzu and Yalo Nagoshi while another kingpin, Ali Kawaji sustained serious gun wounds.”

Originally published by PRNigeria

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