Nigerian forces have neutralised at least 45 armed bandits
near Kuchi town in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State following a
coordinated security operation.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security
analyst in the Lake Chad region, made this known in a post on his X account on
Wednesday.
According to the report, Makama disclosed that the operation
was jointly executed by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS)
and military tactical units in the early hours of Monday.
Makama stated that the bandits were believed to be loyal to
notorious terrorist Dogo Gide, adding that the terrorists were en route to
launch coordinated attacks on communities around Kuchi before they were
intercepted.
“The insurgents, estimated to be over 100 in number, had
mobilised from Bilbis Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara and other
hideouts in Kaduna State,” Makama said, citing a source who requested
anonymity.
He added that the security forces engaged the bandits in a
fierce gun battle at the outskirts of Kuchi, resulting in the elimination of no
fewer than 45 of the assailants, with several others escaping with gunshot
wounds.
The operation also led to the recovery of multiple
motorcycles, arms, and ammunition.
However, five DSS operatives sustained injuries during the
exchange and are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical
facility.
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