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One soldier injured as troops kill eight bandits in Katsina

The army assured that the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain high.

and • June 18, 2025
Nigerian troops
Nigerian troops

Eight suspected bandits have been killed by the Nigerian Army during an operation along Kurfi-Batsari axis of Katsina State, on Wednesday.

The army in a post on X, stated that one soldier, however, sustained injury during the operation and has been hospitalised.

The post read, “Troops of Operation Fasan Yanma neutralized 8 bandits in an offensive operation along Kurfi – Batsari early this morning. The bandits’ weapons and other equipment were recovered after the operations.

“One of the gallant troops was wounded in action and is currently receiving medical treatment at the brigade hospital.”

The army assured that the situation remains calm while the morale and fighting efficiency of the troops remain high.

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