War On Criminal Acts: Troops Of Operation Accord Arrest 11 Illegal Miners

According to Defence Headquarters, Troops of Operation Accord have arrested 11 illegal miners and eliminated scores of bandits in parts of Zamfara and Katsina States.

In a statement released on Monday, The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, said the troops continued to record successes in the fight against banditry and other criminal acts in the zone.

The Coordinator said the troops apprehended the illegal miners following credible intelligence on their activities at Kadauri in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara and have 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 on November 21 2020.