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Nigerian Army Eliminates Notorious Bandit Leader, Dogo Bangaje

The Nigerian army has reportedly killed notorious bandit leader, Dogo Bangaje, along with three others during fighting patrols in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State. This operation was part of the joint task force, northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, which also killed scores of armed bandits in Zamfara, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

In addition to eliminating Dogo Bangaje, the troops dislodged an alleged treatment camp for insurgents and made significant recoveries, including weapons and supplies. The troops also carried out operations at Basurfe village, Southwest of Kindandan, where they recovered arms and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

The feat was revealed in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna State. This operation demonstrates the Nigerian army’s commitment to combating banditry and insecurity in the region.

Zuleihat Ahmed

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