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Nigeria says army has killed 300 bandits in north-western state of Zamfara

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Nigerian soldiers killed over 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in a two-day operation in Zamfara state's Gummi district, according to a government official. The operation targeted gangs that have long terrorized communities in northern and central Nigeria. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal groups in the region.

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Why it matters

300 bandits killed is a substantial number, indicating a major security operation.

Evidence

The operation took place in Gummi district.

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The operation lasted two days.

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  • 300 bandits killed is a substantial number, indicating a major security operation.
  • The statement claims elimination of 'terrorists', but other sources may dispute this.

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<p>Gangs made up of cattle rustlers and jihadists have long terrorised communities in northern and central Nigeria</p><p>Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in the north-western state of Zamfara this week, according to a government official.</p><p>Nigerian government troops targeted the gangs in Gummi district in a two-day operation that “led to…

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The operation lasted two days.

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Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in Zamfara state this week.

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The operation took place in Gummi district.

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Zamfara's information commissioner Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa said the operation led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists.

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Gangs made up of cattle rustlers and jihadists have long terrorised communities in northern and central Nigeria.

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