No fewer than 18 soldiers have been killed by armed bandits in Katsina State.

The deceased Military men belonged who belonged to Operation Sahel Sanity were killed in Jibia, Jibia Local Government Area of the state.

Reports confirmed that the men met their end while marching to launch and attack against notorious bandit kingpin known as Dangote at Shimfida.

“Troops were advancing on foot when bandits began engaging them from the hill,” a military source said.