The Nigerian Army has intensified offensive operations against bandits in Bauchi State, overrunning camps, capturing 19 family members and destroying logistics in the Dajin Madam forest.
According to an operational report released on Wednesday, troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade, working alongside a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser, conducted a clearance operation that dismantled several bandit enclaves, including the notorious Azuge and Hari camps.
Multiple bandits were neutralised during the raid, while others fled under sustained military pressure. The troops took into custody six women and 13 children—family members of the fleeing criminals.
Recovered items include AK-47 magazines, tramadol, materials linked to impersonation, a pair of police uniforms, several military uniforms and two horses. Numerous motorcycles used by the bandits were destroyed, significantly curtailing their mobility and operational capacity.
The military has established a firm hold within the forest to consolidate gains and prevent re-infiltration by fleeing elements.
In a related development, a follow-up clearance operation at Mainamaji—following recent air strikes on bandit hideouts—made no contact with the enemy, suggesting that sustained pressure has degraded their presence in the area.
The army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining pressure on criminal networks until lasting peace and security are restored, and urged the public to support security agencies by providing timely, credible information.
