By Kingsley Omonobi
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others and recovered rustled livestock in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State, as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the North-West.
The operations, conducted between June 20 and 21, also led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, motorcycles and electronic devices containing what military authorities described as incriminating evidence linked to banditry and terrorist activities.
According to the military, the first operation was launched on June 20 following credible intelligence on cattle-rustling activities in a Kaduna community.
Troops swiftly mobilised and intercepted the fleeing criminals, resulting in a firefight during which two suspected bandits were neutralised. Security forces also recovered rustled livestock, weapons and ammunition, effectively foiling the criminal operation.
