 The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8th Division operating in Zamfara and Ajahn in State have illuminated many bandits commanders and over 48 members of their gangs in a north-western part of the country. The Director, Army Public Relations Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Yerima said the troops of the newly launched operation Sarimutani successfully cleared many bandits' camp and neutralised their leaders while others sustained gunshot wounds. He said the troops also rescued 18 kidnapped victims from the bandits and recovered eight AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, one PZK and a machine gun. Get to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.