Troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA have neutralised 19 bandits in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.
Assistant Director Army Public Relations 3 Brigade, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu in a statement issued Monday said following a tip-off on movement of bandits around Ungwan Tudu, Ungwan Tsamiya, Goron Dutse axis of Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State at about 5:00pm on 1 November 2025, the troops of 3 Brigade supported by other security agencies raided the bandits and pushed them out of Shanono resulting in a heavy fire fight.
He explained that the intervention commenced when gallant troops swiftly responded to reports of bandits’ movements in the area.
Zubairu revealed that the bandits who sustained several casualties arrived on motorcycles.
He added: “Own troops deployed at Tsaure came in contact with the bandits which led to exchange of fire where own troops successfully pursued the bandits and recovered several motorcycles and 2 mobile phones from the criminals.
“It was confirmed that 19 bandits were neutralised during the encounter. Regrettably, 2 gallant soldiers and one local Vigilante paid the supreme sacrifice.”
Zubairu noted that further operations are ongoing in the general area as efforts are made to protect vulnerable communities who have been prone to cattle rustling from the bandits.