Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara

By Idris Salisu, Gusau

GUSAU — The Zamfara State Police Command announced a significant development in its ongoing campaign against banditry and other violent crimes in the state.

DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer, said that a joint security team eliminated three suspected bandits during an operation in the Jangebe Forest area of Anka Local Government Area.

The operation followed the recent deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other operational vehicles supplied by the Zamfara State Government to bolster security efforts.

According to the command, the operation was carried out by members of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), the Zamfara State Police Command, and Civilian Security Volunteers under the direction of Commissioner of Police Ahmad Muhammad Bello.

The team conducted coordinated actions in the villages of Taza, Wuya and Gwaram along the Jangebe Forest axis, where they encountered armed suspects.

Police reported that gunfire exchanged between the parties, resulting in the deaths of three suspects while others fled into the forest. One suspect was apprehended during the operation.

Recovered items included three AK‑47 rifles, 23 rounds of live ammunition, three magazines and 10 motorcycles.

No casualties were reported among security personnel involved.

The command described the operation as a major achievement, noting that it represented a significant security effort in an area of the Jangebe Forest that authorities say has been used by criminal groups.

It reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations aimed at curbing banditry and enhancing security throughout Zamfara State.

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