In it’s continued offensive operations against banditry in the northwest, the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD has on Friday successfully dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi, and Kabaro axis under Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel.
According to the statement by the Information Officer of the OPHD, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale, said during the operation, the troops from Dansadau Forward Operating Base exhibited exceptional courage, overpowering the criminal elements and neutralizing 12 terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
It further explained that, in a subsequent mop-up patrol, the gallant troops recovered significant weapons and assets from the scene, including 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 magazine, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 locally made gun, 1 Dane gun, and 18 cows, additionally, 10 motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were recovered and destroyed on the spot.
“Brigadier General S Ahmed, the Commander 1 Brigade and Sector 1 OPHD, commended the resilience, doggedness, and gallantry displayed by our troops. He urged them to maintain the momentum and not relent until normalcy is fully restored in the region.
“Furthermore, Brigadier General S Ahmed extended his appreciation to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, and Commander, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), Major General GM Mutkut, for his tactical leadership and unwavering support to the troops in achieving their mandate”, contained in the statement.
