Mr Goni said the clash occurred on Saturday.
Mrs Tinubu stated that the worst was over.
The cleric said, “They said Adeboye is a very wicked man.”
The police said the farmers were abducted on October 28, 2026, at about 12:00 p.m on their farms at Mahangi village via Pandogari.
Mr Sanivie said the operation followed a distress call about suspected terrorists who had blocked the Ribah-Dirindaji road while attempting to invade Ribah town.
“On sighting the operatives, the armed robbers opened fire, prompting an immediate tactical response,” Mr Babaseyi said.
The suspects, who reportedly travelled to Nigeria for a holiday, were arrested while attempting to return to Paris, France.
The command’s spokesman, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the arrest was made at about 9:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Mr Zubairu said that troops received information regarding the discovery of suspected bandits’ bodies towards Adankolo Forest.
Police said armed bandits were known to evacuate their casualties from battle locations.
