Crimes

Troops kill 7 bandits in Kaduna

A combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy have killed no fewer than seven bandits during clearance operations in Kasso, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The bandits were killed by the troops after a gun battle around Ungwan Rimi village in Kasso, near a river.

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this via a statement issued on Friday.

READ ALSO: Troops kill 4 bandits in Kaduna, recover arms

Aruwan stated that seven bandits were confirmed neutralised during the operation, with the high possibility of more killed and injured across the river.

The commissioner noted that the troops recovered five motorcycles, 153 rounds of ammunition, seven magazines, and three mobile phones from the bandits.

“Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops for their doggedness and bravery.

“The Governor commends the leadership of Maj-Gen TA Lagbaja, GOC One Division, and Cadre ME Ejumabone, Commandant of Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, in the successful operation,” he added.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

EFCC sets Tuesday for Malami’s court appearance on financial crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will arraign former Attorney-General of the…

2 hours ago

Power supply fully restored after national grid collapse – NISO

Power has been fully restored across Nigeria after the country’s electricity grid experienced a partial…

2 hours ago

Court summons CBN, NDIC over revocation of Aso Savings, Union Homes licences

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…

4 hours ago

Seven journalists die in Gombe auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven journalists in Gombe State died…

4 hours ago

Lagos, Ogun govts commiserate with Anthony Joshua over road crash

The Ogun and Lagos State governments have commiserated with British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over…

5 hours ago

Road crash: Tinubu sends soul-lifting message to Joshua

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to AJ following the fatal accident that…

5 hours ago

This website uses cookies.