The Zamfara State Police Command has revealed that over 30 decomposed bodies of suspected bandits have been found through the ongoing clearance operations in the state.
A press release issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, stated the clearance operation was aimed toward flushing out bandits from Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The assertion disclosed that the operation has resulted in a sequence of confrontations between the armed prison components and males of the police command working in collaboration with native civil safety outfits.
“The operation commenced on twenty eighth October 2026, following an tried assault by armed bandits on Bukkuyum city.
“However, safety operatives promptly engaged the assailants in a fierce change of gunfire, efficiently repelling the assault and stopping the bandits from advancing into the city,” the assertion stated.
It stated through the confrontation, the safety operatives demonstrated distinctive braveness, professionalism and willpower in defending the city and defending its residents, regardless of the numerous disparity in firepower between the safety forces and the armed bandits.
“Following the engagement, greater than 30 bodies believed to be these of neutralised bandits have been reportedly found in surrounding farmlands.”
The assertion famous that the invention means that the attackers might have sustained important casualties through the confrontation.
“It can also be noteworthy that the armed bandits are identified to evacuate their casualties from battle places. However, the precise quantity of casualties stays topic to additional verification by the authorities,” the assertion added.
The police spokesperson additional stated that the profitable defence of Bukkuyum city prevented the assailants from getting access to the neighborhood, thereby averting potential loss of lives and destruction of property.
According to him, preliminary safety assessments indicated that the sustained operational strain has compelled some of the remaining armed bandits to depart the state.
The Zamfara State Police Command stated it stays dedicated to sustaining the continued operations in collaboration with different safety companies and related stakeholders to rid the world of armed prison components, restore public confidence and make sure the security and safety of residents.
