The Nigerian military has killed 45 “bandits” after trying to steal a herd of cattle, according to local officials.
Militant gang members were shot dead in a gun battle with soldiers in Danmusa, northern Katsina state. NigeriaFriday
Officials said that an army captain and two soldiers were also killed in the fight.
State Security Commissioner Nasir Muazu initially made an unsuccessful attempt to take the animals on Thursday.
“To take revenge, the bandits returned in large numbers on March 6,” he said.
“What followed was a fierce and fierce battle. Army successfully neutralized all 45 bandits.”
According to Nigerian media, members of the local community helped repel an initial robbery attempt on Thursday before a “protracted” battle the next day.
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The West African country’s military has recently struggled to maintain security A series of attacks by various armed groups.
They are Islamist groups such as Lakurawa, Boko Haram and its splinter faction known as the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Several “robber” gangs, specializing in kidnapping for ransom and illegal mining, have been blamed for attacks in the north of the country.
Last month, the violence prompted the US to send about 100 troops to Nigeria to advise and train its troops to counter the threats.
In another attack on Friday, more than 300 people, including women and children, were killed He was kidnapped by terrorists From the town of Ngoshe in the north-east of the country.
Several thousand people have died as a result of extremist violence across the country, according to the UN, which has accused the government of not doing enough to protect its citizens.
