Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled a bandit attack and neutralised several terrorists in Takatsaba, a border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The development comes as the state government reassured residents of its readiness to confront renewed security threats linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji.
A credible security source disclosed on Wednesday that the incident occurred on Monday when heavily armed bandits invaded the community in an attempt to abduct residents.
According to the source, troops swiftly responded to the attack and engaged the assailants in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
“The troops confronted the bandits with superior firepower, leading to the neutralisation of several of the attackers, while others escaped with gunshot wounds,” the source said.
The prompt military intervention prevented casualties among residents and safeguarded property in the community.
Security operatives also recovered two motorcycles, magazines and assorted
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