- Police Recover 329 Rustled Cattle After Gun Battle With Bandits in Zamfara
- Recover AK-47, 175 Sheep During Clash
- The bandits were said to have fled the scene
The Zamfara State Police Command has recovered 329 rustled cattle and 175 sheep following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Gummi Local Government Area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was disclosed in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday.
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According to the report, operatives of the Police Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), working alongside military personnel, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding the movement of armed bandits in the Gambanda Forest.
The joint security team reportedly stormed the area around 2:30 a.m. on June 20, leading to an exchange of gunfire with the suspected criminals.
The bandits were said to have fled the scene, abandoning the rustled livestock due to what was described as the superior firepower and coordinated response of the security operatives.
During the operation, security personnel recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep believed to have been stolen by the fleeing suspects.
An AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were also recovered from the scene.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the operation.
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