By Paul Joseph
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Wutan Daji have recorded a major operational breakthrough following a coordinated clearance mission targeting bandit enclaves in Bauchi State.
The operation, carried out in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village, dealt a significant blow to criminal networks operating in the area.
Military sources confirmed that several bandit strongholds, including the notorious Azuge camps, were successfully dismantled during the offensive.
With support from the Air Component, troops neutralised a number of bandits and destroyed key operational bases, further weakening the group’s capacity to carry out attacks. The mission also led to the rescue of eight kidnapped victims held within the forest axis.
A comprehensive sweep of the cleared enclaves resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and equipment. Items retrieved include four skeletal rifles, four dane guns, one FN rifle magazine, and one AK-47 magazine, alongside communication devices and other operational materials.
Additional items recovered from the scene include pairs of boots, helmets, mobile phones, arrows, radio chargers, ATM cards, security uniforms, photographs, and other personal effects believed to belong to the fleeing criminals.
In a related development, troops deployed to Duguri, acting on credible intelligence and in collaboration with local vigilantes, recovered 36 cows at Mushen Kura Village.
The livestock are believed to have been abandoned by bandits escaping sustained military pressure. Efforts are ongoing to identify the rightful owners and facilitate their return.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations and strengthening collaboration with local communities to eliminate banditry and restore lasting peace across affected regions.
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