Troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday lost a captain and two soldiers in a fierce encounter with daredevil bandits terrorising the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The troops, however, killed no fewer than 45 terrorists during the gun battle in the area. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Katsina State, Nasir Mua’zu, made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. “Seeking revenge, the bandits returned in large numbers on March 6. We will not rest until peace is fully restored to every corner of Katsina State.”

Source: Punch March 07, 2026 09:07 UTC