Zamfara State Police Command has neutralises a notorious armed bandit in Tsibiri community Maradun local government area of the state.
Items recovered according to the Police Spokes Person SP Shehu Muhammad include AK 47 rifle with Breech Number AK 103 2051361627 and magazine containing four round of live ammunition one (1) operational motorcycle and a bag containing bundle of charms and military camouflage uniform.
“The command in continuation of such kinetic actions against the recalcitrant bandits has succeeded in neutralizing a notorious armed bandit kingpin who specialized and has been on the radar of the Police for terrorizing the innocent people of Maradun and other neighboring local governments of Zamfara State”.
“On 4th April 2021, operatives attached to Operation Puff Adder II of the command while on confidence building patrol along Tsibiri village, near Sububu forest in Maradun LGA intercepted a group of armed bandits who were believed to be on attack mission to the village. On sighting the Police operatives, they engaged them in a gun duel to which the personnel quickly returned fire. As a result, one of the bandits was gunned down, while other bandits fled into the forest with possible gun shot wounds” Shehu added.
“In the course of profiling the scene, an AK-47 rifle with breech no. AK 103 – 2051361627 and one Magazine containing Four (4) rounds of live ammunition, one operational Motorcycle and a bag containing a bundle of charms and set of Military Camouflage uniform were recovered”.
The command assures members of the public that, the ongoing operations against the recalcitrant bandits who refused to embrace the ongoing peace accord of Governor Mohammed Bello Matawalle will be effectively sustained to rid the state of all forms of criminal elements.
