The Zamfara State Police (*30*) has revealed that over 30 decomposed bodies of suspected bandits had been found throughout the ongoing clearance operations in the state.
An announcement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, mentioned the clearance operation was aimed toward flushing out bandits from Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The assertion disclosed that the operation has resulted in a collection of confrontations between the armed legal parts and males of the police command working in collaboration with native civil safety outfits.
“The operation commenced on twenty eighth October 2026, following an tried assault by armed bandits on Bukkuyum city.
“However, safety operatives promptly engaged the assailants in a fierce change of gunfire, efficiently repelling the assault and stopping the bandits from advancing into the city,” the statement said.
It said during the confrontation, the security operatives demonstrated exceptional courage, professionalism and determination in defending the town and protecting its residents, despite the significant disparity in firepower between the security forces and the armed bandits.
“Following the engagement, more than 30 bodies believed to be those of neutralised bandits were reportedly discovered in surrounding farmlands.”
The assertion famous that the invention means that the attackers could have sustained important casualties throughout the confrontation.
“It can also be noteworthy that the armed bandits are identified to evacuate their casualties from battle areas. However, the precise quantity of casualties stays topic to additional verification by the authorities,” the statement added.
The police spokesperson further said that the successful defence of Bukkuyum town prevented the assailants from gaining access to the community, thereby averting potential loss of lives and destruction of property.
According to him, preliminary security assessments indicated that the sustained operational pressure has compelled some of the remaining armed bandits to leave the state.
The Zamfara State Police Command said it remains committed to sustaining the ongoing operations in collaboration with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to rid the area of armed criminal elements, restore public confidence and ensure the safety and security of residents.
