Gunnen kill seven soldiers, 20 vigilantes in Zamfara

Armed bandits in Zamfara state have killed seven Nigerian soldiers, including an officer and a policeman, as well as 20 members of vigilante organisations that fought with the forces.

While on foot patrols to clear the state of bandit camps and enclaves, the military and vigilantes were killed when the bandits ambushed/attacked them.

While confirming the casualties, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that two soldiers had been listed as missing in action.

In a statement headed "Bandits Sustain Casualties While Attacking Troops of FOB Kango on Patrol," he made the revelation.

Buba said, “On 24 July 2023, bandits attack troops of Sect 1 FOB Kango while on foot patrol.

“The troops repelled the attack inflicting casualties on the bandits.

“Troops however sustained casualties in the process as follows: Killed in Action were 1 officer, 5 soldiers, 1 NPF personnel and 20 vigilantes that joined the troops to repel the attack.

“2 soldiers missing in action.

“The corpses of the deceased were deposited at Yerima Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau in Zamfara State.

“Specific details of the deceased are being withheld until completion of administrative procedures to notify their families.

“Search and rescue operation still in progress.

“The FOB has been beefed up following the threats of reprisal by the bandits due to the casualties they sustained.

“Troops are poised for further offensive against the bandits.”

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