Nigerian Army Troops Neutralized Bandits In Rijau Niger State

Nigerian Army Troops Neutralized Bandits In Rijau Niger State

The commander 18 Brigade / Commander Sub-Sector 2 Operations FANSAN YAMMA Brigadier General Ibrahim Babatunde Gambari commended troops in his Brigade for their professionalism, doggedness and tactical proficiency in a week long encountered with Violent Extremists/Bandits in Kotongora, Mariga, Rijau and Rafi LGAs with little or no casualties recorded in both men and materiel. He further urged troops to continue to stand boldly to confront the criminals anytime they make any moves into the Brigade Area of Responsibility.

Additionally, the commander appreciated the timely response of the Air Component to provide troops with close air support and air interdiction which resulted to neutralization of many criminals and created avenues for captives to regained freedom from their captors.The Brigade Commander further enjoined the troops to maintain the tempo of Operations to ensure a safe and secured environment for local Community with other law abiding Citizen to engage in their Day to day activities without fear. The Commander concluded by appreciating the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation FASSAN YAMMA for timely guidance and support to the Brigade and praised his leadership generally.

General Gambari concluded by assuring the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation FASSAN YAMMA that troops will continue to work with other security agencies as a team in order to achieve a the desired goals.