The rationale behind the widespread abduction is unmistakable. In just two months, over 7 prominent leaders of the bandits have been apprehended along with hundreds of their followers. – Zagazola.”
“Now the reason for the mass kidnapping was very clear. Within the space of two months, more-than 7 key Bandits kingpins have been neutralizes with hundreds of fighters.
“This was as a result of the intensified air and ground operations by the Nigerian troops of Operation Hadarin DAJI.
“The deployment of the CJTF in Zamfara and Katsina was also a game changer as their operations has been yielding positive results.
“The leadership of the military’s directive was very specific, to target the bandits top Leaders and neutralized them where ever they are.
“The bandits are now lamenting bitterly about the deployment of Yan sa kai, saying they have been destroying their hideouts and apprehending those they left at home. some of the bandits are already begging to negotiate as seen in one of the videos.”..