Troops neutralise two suspected bandits in Taraba raid

In early May 2024, Nigerian security forces conducting an anti‑bandit operation in Taraba State’s Gashaka‑Gashaka area engaged two suspected bandits. The troops opened fire, killing both suspects, and recovered several firearms and ammunition, while no civilian casualties were reported. The raid was part of a broader campaign to curb banditry and protect local communities in Nigeria’s north‑east. Views Nigeria