{"id":9054,"date":"2025-05-24T11:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9054"},"modified":"2025-05-24T12:00:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:00:31","slug":"army-neutralises-21-bandits-recover-rustled-cattle-in-katsina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9054","title":{"rendered":"Army Neutralises 21 Bandits, Recover Rustled Cattle In Katsina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2025\/05\/24\/army-neutralises-21-bandits-recover-rustled-cattle-in-katsina\/&amp;text=Army%20Neutralises%2021%20Bandits,%20Recover%20Rustled%20Cattle%20In%20Katsina\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Nigerian Army has neutralised 21 bandits in Shawu Forest, located at Ruwan Godiya Ward in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina Sta<\/strong>te.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was contained in a statement signed on Saturday by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Mu\u2019azu Danmusa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the statement, troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group, the Nigerian Army carried out a deliberate attack on a terrorist enclave as part of the ongoing kinetic phase of Operation Forest Sanity III (OPFS III).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists, including those swept away by the river while trying to escape, and the decimation of their operational capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There were, however, no casualties among the military team, according to the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides operational weapons and ammunition, about 40 motorcycles and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of rustled cattle were said to have been recovered from the bandits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Danmusa explained that, at approximately 08:50 am on May 23, the crack troops assaulted the terrorist positions, engaging them in a fierce gun duel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the intensity of the attack forced the terrorists to abandon their camps and flee into the dense bushes and rocky terrain, using their livestock as shields for their escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that undeterred, the troops pursued the fleeing terrorists, engaging them relentlessly, including those attempting to escape by crossing a river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AK-47s, Others Recovered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the extensive mop-up operations, the troop successfully captured a range of hostile equipment, which included one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), five AK-47s, a pump-action rifle, 21 AK-47s magazines, and 17 Motorola Communication (MC) radios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other items recovered were ammunition and other critical items, including 64 rounds of 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition, 448 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, four pump-action cartridges, two RPG-7 chargers, and one RPG-7 bomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also included are five CS 48mm hand grenades, a Baofeng handheld radio (HHR), six mobile phones with three extra batteries, a camouflage jungle hat, and three magazine pouches were also secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other included a motorcycle manual pump, an empty wallet, three jungle bags containing various charms, and a sum of \u20a615,260.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the recovered items are kept in the custody of the military for further necessary action, while operations are still ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the operational success, the Katsina State Government extended its commendation to the troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the State House, Governor Dikko Radda, lauded the professionalism, bravery, and unwavering commitment displayed by the soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reiterated his administration\u2019s support for the Nigerian Armed Forces in their ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and stability to all affected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Governor Radda further urged the troops to maintain their high morale and continue their relentless pursuit of all criminal elements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; The Nigerian Army has neutralised 21 bandits in Shawu Forest, located at Ruwan Godiya Ward in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. 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