Zamfara: Troops praised for overpowering bandits, recovery operation

By John Bassey, Gusau
Governor Dauda Lawal has commended security operatives for their efforts and commitment in overpowering a bandit team and recovering rustled cattle, sheep and dangerous weapons, describing it as a strong determination to end banditry and other forms of criminality in Zamfara State.
The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson to the governor, Suleiman Bala Idris, to journalists in Gusau, the state capital.
On Saturday, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Zamfara State Police Command successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep from bandits in the Gambanda Forest in Gummi Local Government Area.
Governor Lawal, while app...