The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced a cash reward of N1million for the troops involved in the recent successful operation in Zamfara State.
The operation led to the elimination of Halilu Sububu Buzu, a notorious bandit leader responsible for numerous attacks and kidnappings in the region.
General Musa commended the bravery and precision of the troops and stressed their critical role in dismantling a major threat to the security of the North West.
He added that the reward is to honor their dedication and encourage continued excellence in their duties.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) had reportedly neutralised Kachallah Buzu, a notorious bandits commander, along with several of his fighters in Mayanchi village, Zamfara State.
It was gathered that the operation took place on Thursday during a nighttime raid, where the troops killed the bandits and recovered weapons and motorcycles.
According to a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad area, the ambush was highly effective, resulting in the elimination of numerous bandits, including their leader, Buzu.
The operation, which followed a planned ambush, was based on intelligence about the bandits’ movements.
He added that in addition to the significant loss of lives on the part of the insurgents, the troops seized 30 motorcycles and a substantial cache of weapons.
He said the successful operation marked a critical blow to the bandit group’s operational capabilities and underscores the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian military to combat terrorism in the region.
