Crimes

Troops kill 2 bandits, clear hideouts in Kaduna

The troops of Operation Forest Sanity, Nigerian Army, have killed two bandits and cleared several hideouts in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This was disclosed via a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

Aruwan noted that the troops achieved the breakthroughs during patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni and Gwanto-Kachia axis.

The commissioner stated that the troops laid an ambush along the Gwanto-Kwasau Road, after which they engaged bandits approaching the location.

“The bandits were riding on motorcycles and two of the criminals were neutralised. They recovered three motorcycles.

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“The troops also raided bandits camps in the Kutura-Rijana general area after which the bandits fled into the bush but three motorcycles were also recovered.

“Other items recovered included several sets of military uniforms and bandoliers,” he said.

Aruwan said the onslaught against bandits would continue, adding that the state government has appealed to the general public to continue to volunteer useful information to the security agencies.

The commissioner said Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction on the successes recorded while commending the troops for their commitment and display of gallantry.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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