Troops Dismantle Bandit Strongholds in Bauchi, Rescue 8 Hostages, Recover Arms
Operation WUTAN DAJI records major win in Kumbodoro Forest

In a major blow to bandit networks in Bauchi State, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation WUTAN DAJI have cleared multiple criminal enclaves in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village.

The Offensive
Backed by the Air Component, the coordinated clearance operation targeted notorious hideouts, including the Azuge camps. Troops neutralized several bandits and dismantled key operational bases, severely weakening the criminals’ ability to attack communities.

Rescues and Recoveries
The operation led to the rescue of 8 kidnapped victims who have since regained their freedom.

A search of the bandit enclave uncovered a large cache of arms and equipment:

Weapons: 4 skeletal rifles, 4 dane guns, 1 FN rifle magazine, 1 AK-47 magazine
Gear: 2 pairs of boots, 3 helmets, several sets of security agency uniforms, leg chains
Other items: Communication devices, 6 mobile handsets, radio chargers, OPAY ATM cards, arrows, 1 jackknife, 1 power bank, 1 StarTimes decoder, QJC meta links, photographs, an identity card

Related Success at Duguri
Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at Duguri, working with local vigilantes, recovered 36 cows at Mushen Kura Village. The livestock were likely abandoned by fleeing bandits under military pressure. Efforts are ongoing to return the animals to their rightful owners.

Army’s Commitment
The Nigerian Army says it remains resolute in its mission to restore peace across all theatres of operation. Through intelligence-driven operations, joint force synergy, and strategic partnerships with locals, troops continue to deny bandits and terrorists any safe haven.

Operations like this show the impact of sustained pressure on criminal networks. Communities in Bauchi can breathe a little easier tonight.