Crimes

Troops kill 5 bandits, recover 4 AK-47 in Kaduna

The troops of One Division, Nigerian Army, have killed five bandits and recovered four AK-7 rifles in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations One Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col  Musa Yahaya, the disclosure via a statement issued on Friday.

“To deprive bandits and criminals freedom of action so as to create an enabling environment for economic activities and legitimate businesses to strive,” Yahaya noted.

He disclosed that the operation which started on Thursday till the early hours of Friday, dealt a heavy blow on the criminals, neutralising five bandits as well as capturing four AK 47 rifles, six AK 47 magazines, and 24 rounds of 7.62mm.

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Others included three motorcycles, one matchet, two phones, and some charms.

Speaking on the incident, the General Officer Commanding One Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation, Whirl Punch, Maj-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of troops and commended their commitment and resilience during the operation.

He also urged all law-abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible and actionable information that would assist in the fight against the criminals in Kaduna State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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