Yakubu Busari
Over 300 vigilantes have launched the offensive against the bandits in their hideouts, with Abdullahi Hussaini, a local vigilante leader, describing the development as a “great success.”
The Vigilantes and soldiers have begun curbing communities to free the farmers for this year bumper harvest leading to deaths and casualties between them.
The vigilantes and soldiers deployed in restore peace and order clashed with bandits in Dutsen Zaki forest, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing dozens of bandits, including some wives, and four vigilantes, with 16 others injured.
The operation, which began on Saturday and continued until Wednesday, aimed at driving out armed gangs terrorizing surrounding communities like Zurak, Aduwa, Kinashe, and Odare in Bashar district.
The vigilantes claim the forest is now under their control, with many bandits fleeing.
However, the operation is ongoing, with the vigilantes determined to clear the area of armed men.
Residents of nearby villages have fled their homes due to fear of attacks and kidnappings, with some calling for the deployment of security personnel to secure the area.
The spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, has yet to respond to requests for comment on the incident.
However, at the time of filing this report all efforts to speak to the Ag Chairman of Wase LGA prove abortive as he was not picking calls .
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