“The military will continue to deny the terrorists the ability to achieve their selfish objectives,’’ defence spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba (retd.)
Bandits had on Saturday attacked some communities in the same Maradun LGA killing some of its residents.
“The exact location of the incident is yet to be ascertained, but detailed reports being awaited will clarify whether the incident occurred.”
The police swooped in one the bandit after a distress call in the wee hours of Thursday indicated the gun-wielding criminals had invaded Kirfi village and abducted a man, Kabir Sule.
Several other bandits were said to have fled the onslaught with gunshot injuries.
A state government official said some of the terrorists are battling with life-threatening wounds.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Bello Matawalle for his anti-bandit strategies in Zamfara.
The Gazette had on Saturday reported the abduction of the officers who were on an investigation assignment to central Kogi State from the capital Abuja.
The Assembly speaker said he expected that passage of the bill would contribute to peace and stability in the state.
