Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 11 Jul 2026,Saturday International
Nigeria's military says it has killed more than 300 armed bandits during a two-day offensive in Zamfara State, one of the country's most violence-hit regions. Backed by local vigilantes, troops targeted around 1,000 heavily armed criminals involved in kidnappings, cattle rustling, and extortion of farmers. Officials described the operation as a major success in restoring security after an earlier failed attempt. Zamfara has faced years of deadly attacks by criminal gangs, many of which are increasingly linked to jihadist groups. Authorities vowed to continue military operations to curb insecurity across northwestern Nigeria. (PC: AFP)
