The joint security taskforce has recorded major success in the ongoing war against banditry in Niger State, the state government disclosed in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement which was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mrs Mary Noel Berje said the joint taskforce has neutralised over 200 of Ali Kawajo, Yello Janbros, Kachalla Halilu and Bello Turji’s men in coordinated offensive within the last three days.
The statement quotd the Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Internal Security, Mr Emmanuel Umar, as saying that more than 60 motorcycles, unspecified number of cows and arms were recovered during the operations.
It, however said the security operatives lost two men in the onslaught against the bandits.
The statement reads in part, “The commissioner stressed that the success recorded was due to the new approach evolved in the joint security operations and the collective efforts of traditional leaders, community leaders as well as community members.
“The commissioner announced that the joint security agencies however recorded some casualties; two deaths and many injured, whom he said are receiving treatment at a government facility.
“He said on behalf of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, he sympathised with the families of the security operatives that were killed and their agencies saying that their sacrifices are appreciated and will not go unrewarded.
“While commending the security agencies, community leaders and members of the affected communities for their collective efforts towards annihilating the terrorists, he cautioned the general public to be vigilant as some of the terrorists who escaped with bullet wounds are taking shelter in some communities.
“He passionately appealed to the public to report any strange persons within their environment while reiterating government’s determination to win the war.”
