Troops kill two bandit kingpins, others in Zamfara gun battle
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have killed at least five suspected bandits, including two notorious kingpins identified as Baban Love and Mai Zamani, during a gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation reportedly took place in the western axis of Tsafe LGA, an area that has witnessed repeated attacks by […] Troops kill two bandit kingpins, others in Zamfara gun…
Operation FANSAN YANMA troops killed at least five suspected bandits, including notorious kingpins Baban Love and Mai Zamani, in a gun battle in Zamfara State. The operation occurred in the western axis of Tsafe Local Government Area, a region frequently targeted by armed groups. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama reported the incident on X. Baban Love, who coordinated attacks from Gunja, rallied his fighters before engaging security personnel, resulting in a violent clash.
The troops managed to subdue the bandits and eliminate at least five of them during the confrontation. Mai Zamani, identified as the younger brother of another suspected bandit kingpin killed five months ago, was also killed in the battle. Local residents of Kwarin Ganuwa celebrated the deaths of the bandit leaders, while recovered bandit vehicles were displayed in the community.
Authorities are still working to identify the remaining casualties and evaluate the weapons and other items seized from the bandits. Operation FANSAN YANMA has ramped up its efforts to combat armed groups in Zamfara and other regions of the North-West.
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