In a similar operation, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines loaded with 52 rounds, six motorcycles and three mobile phones.
“Our women and adolescent girls are now exposed to sexual violence and prostitution to survive, eat, and be able to pay rent.”
Bandits’ camps were destroyed in Birnin Gawri, Igabi and Chikun LGAs of the state.
Several other bandits were said to have fled the onslaught with gunshot injuries.
While fleeing further into the forest, the bandits reportedly left 90 cattle behind.
Mr Aruwan the troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle.
According to security sources, bandits attacked Rafin Sarki in Giwa LGA, with 11 locals confirmed killed.
Mr Aruwan said the hideout of a bandit, Alhaji Ganai, was struck and destroyed south of Kidandan in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA).
One among the dozens of the assailants was neutralised in the gun battle but the fleeing bandits killed no fewer than three locals as they retreated.
