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.

READ ALSO: Pensioners: Kaduna govt screens beneficiaries without accounts

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

Recent Posts

Top 10 brokers trade N949.9bn on NGX as investors gain N26trn in one month

Ten stockbroking firms on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded transactions worth N949.899 billion in…

9 minutes ago

Oil prices fall as US reduces Iran’s grip on Hormuz

Oil prices eased ​1% on Tuesday, May 5, 2025, on signs the United States Navy…

37 minutes ago

3-year-old dies as rainstorm wrecks homes in Mokwa

A three-year-old girl, identified as Afnan, has died after a rainstorm caused a building collapse…

46 minutes ago

Strike continues as FG-SSANU, NASU talks end in deadlock

Talks between the Federal Government and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff…

47 minutes ago

Ex-Kano dep gov Aminu Gwarzo resigns from ADC

A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic…

54 minutes ago

How declining ₦2k request cost me my brother — Nigerian lady

A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread reactions online after recounting how declining to send ₦2,000…

59 minutes ago

This website uses cookies.