Nigerian Troops Inflict Heavy Casualties on Bandits While Attacking FOB Troops on Patrol in Zamfara

Nigerian Troops Inflict Heavy Casualties on Bandits While Attacking FOB Troops on Patrol in Zamfara

Nigerian troops have sustained casualties on 24 July 2023, when bandits attack troops of Sect 1 FOB Kango while on foot patrol. The troops repelled the attack inflicting casualties on the bandits.

Military Intelligence say, sadly during tge gun dual, one officer, Five soldiers, one Nigeria Police Force (NPF) personnel and 20 vigilantes paid the supreme price after repelling an attack while on patrol.

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.

Meanwhile, a search and rescue operation have started after two soldiers were missing in action.

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.