The Nigerian Army says it troops deployed to the northwest have neutralized six bandits and arrested 18 informants including a district head while on clearance operations.
The army said the troops made contact and engaged the bandits in a fierce shoot out at the bushes of Kirsa and Sunke villages which resulted in the killing of six criminals, the recovery of two AK 47 Riffles and two motorcycles.
“Additionally, 18 suspected informants and errand men to the bandits including the village Heads of Doka and Mutu villages were arrested.”