Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, under Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadin Kai (Operation Fansan Yamma), have neutralized 11 bandits and recovered a cache of arms during a coordinated counter-banditry operation in Sokoto State.

In a statement released on social media, the Nigerian Army said the strike team, acting on credible intelligence, launched a swift ambush near Kurawa Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area.

The operation reportedly disrupted a planned attack on Tara Village, a location noted as a key transit point for bandits and terrorist elements.

According to the Army, the troops engaged the criminals in a brief but intense firefight, resulting in the neutralization of 11 bandits, while several others escaped with injuries.

Recovered items included eight AK-47 rifles, five magazines, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

The Army described the operation as a significant blow to criminal networks operating within the Sabon Birni corridor, which has recently experienced heightened insecurity.

It added that the mission underscores the Division’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Sokoto State and its environs.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed that similar operations would continue until peace and stability are fully restored in the region.