JUST IN: Troops kill wanted bandit, two others in Kebbi

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a wanted notorious bandit nicknamed Mai-Nasara at Sangeko Forest in Kebbi State.

 

The team also killed two other suspected bandits believed to be members of the same gang.

 

This is according to a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Monday.

 

Idris quoted the Director, Security at the Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi, AbdulRahman Usman, as revealing the success story.

 

While applauding the efforts of the security personnel in fighting crimes and criminalities, especially in the Southern part of the state, Usman appealed to residents to give the personnel the necessary cooperation and support to succeed.

 

He said, “Your support and cooperation are highly necessary for the security agencies to achieve the desired goal of flushing out criminals and restoring peace and normalcy in our land.

 

“Therefore, there is a need for people to assist the security agencies with credible intelligence towards successful combats.”