Troops neutralize bandits, recover weapons in Sokoto

<p>Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed many bandits during a reprisal attack in Tukandu village, under Sakkwai Ward, in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.</p>, <p>The bandits were said to have met their Waterloo around 2:00 pm on Tuesday when they invaded the village to avenge the killing of one of their colleagues on Monday.</p>, <p>A source said that the bandits had attempted to attack the village on Monday but faced fierce resistance from the locals leading to the killing of two persons, including a bandit.</p>, <p>The residents were said to have fled the community, leaving behind military operatives who were deployed to restore peace in the area in anticipation of a reprisal attack.</p>, <p>Unaware of the development, the bandits attacked the village around 10:00 am but were engaged in a gun battle by the military.</p>, <p>The gun duel reportedly lasted for hours, resulting in the killing of several bandits while a military personnel sustained gunshot injury.</p>, <p>Twelve motorcycles and three AK 47 rifles were recovered from the bandits.</p>, <p>The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), confirmed the development.</p>