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Nine bandits were reportedly killed during a heavy exchange of gunfire between the Nigerian military and criminals at Bakaji and Unguwar Garma in the Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State.
One vigilante member was also killed, while another was wounded during the encounter.
The bandits, who stormed the area late on Saturday, engaged the troops in a gun duel that lasted several hours.
Chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, Yahya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen on Sunday.
He said the bandits fled after heavy fire from the military, taking with them about 40 cows and six abducted persons.
“The military killed the bandits and recovered motorcycles, but the criminals sneaked back around 5 a.m.–6 a.m., opening heavy fire on the military, though they could not penetrate the area.
“Because they came in hundreds, they still abducted six persons and rustled 40 cows. But thanks to the military, who returned heavy fire, killing nine of them, the bandits abandoned many motorcycles,” Bagobiri said. Punch
