More than 30 decomposed bodies of bandits littered everywhere in Zamfara forest – Police

The Zamfara State Police Command has disclosed that it found more than 30 decomposed bodies of bandits littered everywhere in the forest during a clearance operation.

Zamfara in the North West Nigeria has been a hotbed for bandits and terrorists’ activities, CAPITAL POST reports.

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In a statement by the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Police and issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, on Saturday said the Police embarked on clearance operation in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State forest to flush out terrorists.

The police said the operation was in conjunction with the local vigilantes and they engaged the terrorists in gun battle in the forest.

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“The operation commenced on 28th October 2026, following an attempted attack by armed bandits on Bukkuyum town.

“However, security operatives promptly engaged the assailants in a fierce exchange of gunfire, successfully repelling the attack and preventing the bandits from advancing into the town,” the statement said.

During the gunfire encounter, the Police said, its personnel and other supportive civil forces demonstrated courage and determination leading to a huge success despite disparity between firepower between terrorists and and security forces.

After the encounter, dead bandits well over 30 were found in surrounding farmlands around the forest.

According to the statement, the dead bandits must have sustained significant injuries and after escaping from the scene, they could not survive it.

“It is also noteworthy that the armed bandits are known to evacuate their casualties from battle locations. However, the actual number of casualties remains subject to further verification by the authorities,” the statement added.

The police spokesperson further said that the successful defence of Bukkuyum town prevented the assailants from gaining access to the community, thereby averting potential loss of lives and destruction of property.

According to him, preliminary security assessments indicated that the sustained operational pressure has compelled some of the remaining armed bandits to leave the state.

The State Command vowed to continue the clearing operations in collaboration with other security agencies in other to protect lives in the rural communities.

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