Nigerian Troops have destroyed many bandit camps in Gwashi, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, and some parts of Anka forest in Zamfara State and recovered many rustled castles, IgbereTV reports.
It was gathered that the bandits’ enclave in Gando forest was dislodged and several terrorists were killed.
Residents of the affected villages came out in celebration of the Nigerian Military victory as they returned after an encounter with the bandits.
Bandits from this axis have been demanding levies from communities under Bukkuyum LGA with a threat to unleash mayhem should any of the communities fail to pay
The communities, which were sent letters include, Wawan Icce Salihu, Wawan Icce Ibrahim, Gangara, Gande, Tungar Gebe, Galle, Nan Narki, Ruwan Kura, and Yar Galma all in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Earlier in January, the bandits attacked four villages in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs, killing over 50 persons.
President Muhammadu Buhari condemned the attack at the time and vowed to overpower the criminals
