Troops arrest 11 illegal miners, eliminate scores of bandits in Zamfara

The defence headquarters says troops of operation accord have arrested 11 illegal miners and eliminated scores of bandits in parts of Zamfara and Katsina states on November the 21st.

In a statement on Monday, the coordinator, defence media operations, major-general John Enenche, says the troops continued to record successes in the fight against banditry and other criminal acts in the zone.

Enenche reveals that the troops apprehended the illegal miners following credible intelligence on their activities at Kadauri in Maru local government area of Zamfara.

He says the suspects had been handed over to the appropriate prosecuting authority for further action.

The coordinator said the troops also eliminated two bandits and recovered two AK 47 rifles while on covert operation at Galadi village in Shinkafi local government area of the state.