As a result of an operation carried out by Nigeria’s security for the northern state of Zamfara, 25 armed members of gangs were liquidated.
The representative of the multinational united forces (MNJTF) Abubakar Abdullahi said that the operation was carried out in the area of the Gidan-Gogh of the state of Zamfara, where the members of the armed gangs were located
According to Abdullahi, 25 gang members were neutralized during the operation, another 18 militants were injured and disappeared.
Abdullahs also noted that 7 people who were hostage were released, and emphasized that there were no victims among civilians.
However, the local media reported that 16 civilians were killed as a result of the operation.