Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, have neutralised no fewer than 19 bandits during an encounter with the bandits on Saturday night.
Regrettably two gallant soldiers and one local Vigilante paid the supreme sacrifice.
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This is contained in a statement by Assistant Director Army Public Relations 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu and issued to newsmen on Monday.
According to the statement, the encounter followed a tip-off on movement of bandits around Unguwar Tidu, Unguwar Tsamiya, Goron Dutse axis of Shanono local government area of the state at about 5:00pm on 1st November 2025.
“Troops of 3 Brigade supported by other security agencies raided the bandits and pushed them out of Shanono resulting in a heavy fire fight. It was further confirmed that the bandits who sustained several casualties arrived on motorcycles,” he said.
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He said the intervention commenced when gallant troops swiftly responded to reports of bandit movements in the area. Own troops deployed at Tsaure came in contact with the bandits which led to exchange of fire where own troops successfully pursued the bandits and recovered several motorcycles and two mobile phones from the criminals.
“It was confirmed that 19 bandits were neutralized during the encounter. Regrettably, two gallant soldiers and one local Vigilante paid the supreme sacrifice,” Capt. Zubairu said.
Additionally, he said, further operations are ongoing in the general area as efforts are being made to protect vulnerable communities who have been prone to cattle rustling from the bandits.
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The Nigerian Army urges citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the security agencies for prompt response.
“The Commander 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Tukur, assures law abiding citizens of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and security in the State, while working together with the sister services and security agencies,” it added.
