Nigeria military kills scores of gang members in air and ground raids in Zamfara, spokesman says

The Nigerian air force conducted a successful raid in Makakkari forest, killing numerous gunmen known as “bandits” linked to high-profile kidnappings in Zamfara state, following intelligence on a planned attack by over 400 gang members. This operation, which resulted in the deaths of several key gang leaders, is part of ongoing military efforts to combat the escalating violence and kidnapping for ransom in the region.

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