How Niger bandit, Buzu was killed in military ambush
Monday Sep 16, 2024 23:12 pm
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Nigerian military have revealed how the killing of notorious bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu alias Buzu, who terrorised residents of Zamfara and neighbouring states before he was eliminated.
Recall that Buzu and his fighters were shot dead in a gun battle with troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday.
Buzu and his fighters were killed in an ambush at Kwaren-Kirya, a village situated along Mayanchi-Anka road in Zamfara State.
Military explains how Buzu died
According to a statement signed by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, the operation was part of an ongoing effort by NAF and ground forces to exploit intelligence and secure the area following contact with hostile elements.
“NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI in company of other ground troops initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi. During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verification.”
“In addition to the elimination of the terrorists, a significant cache of weapons was recovered, including 2 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, 1 RPG bomb, 3 PKT machine guns, 5 AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibers.
“This operation underscores the effectiveness and professionalism of the NAF Special Forces in leading critical missions in conjunction with other services aimed at neutralizing threats and maintaining national security,” the statement read.
Who was Buzu?
Buzu, from Niger Republic, resided in a forest in Zamfara, from where he executed his crimes and often escaped to his country after operating in Nigeria.
He is reported to own a thriving illegal gold mining site in Bagega and other communities around Sumke forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.
He has a camp on the western side of Bagega and controlled communities and all mining sites in the area. It's argued that this illegal mining is contributing to the flourishing banditry in the North.
He had terrorized several communities in Zamfara such as Maradun, Faru, Kaura Namoda, Dubuwa, Gidan Gogi and Bakura, among other communities.
He was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in May. Few days before his death, he preached peace as if he had the premonition of his demise.
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Nigerian military have revealed how the killing of notorious bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu alias Buzu, who terrorised residents of Zamfara and neighbouring states before he was eliminated.
Recall that Buzu and his fighters were shot dead in a gun battle with troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday.
Buzu and his fighters were killed in an ambush at Kwaren-Kirya, a village situated along Mayanchi-Anka road in Zamfara State.
Military explains how Buzu died
According to a statement signed by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, the operation was part of an ongoing effort by NAF and ground forces to exploit intelligence and secure the area following contact with hostile elements.
“NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI in company of other ground troops initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi. During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verification.”
“In addition to the elimination of the terrorists, a significant cache of weapons was recovered, including 2 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, 1 RPG bomb, 3 PKT machine guns, 5 AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibers.
“This operation underscores the effectiveness and professionalism of the NAF Special Forces in leading critical missions in conjunction with other services aimed at neutralizing threats and maintaining national security,” the statement read.
Who was Buzu?
Buzu, from Niger Republic, resided in a forest in Zamfara, from where he executed his crimes and often escaped to his country after operating in Nigeria.
He is reported to own a thriving illegal gold mining site in Bagega and other communities around Sumke forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.
He has a camp on the western side of Bagega and controlled communities and all mining sites in the area. It's argued that this illegal mining is contributing to the flourishing banditry in the North.
He had terrorized several communities in Zamfara such as Maradun, Faru, Kaura Namoda, Dubuwa, Gidan Gogi and Bakura, among other communities.
He was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in May. Few days before his death, he preached peace as if he had the premonition of his demise.
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