Nigerian Army Neutralize Two Bandits In Kaduna 

Kaduna State– Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch have neutralized two bandits during a clearance operation in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This is contained in a statement released by Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, on Monday, November 12, 2023, said the operation unfolded with precision as troops engaged and eliminated the bandits in a bid to restore peace to the troubled region.

“In continuation of the sustained operation against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Western part of the Country, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and operation Whirl Punch carried out a clearance operation in the general area of Juji and Telele-Kaso in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday 13 November 2023,” the statement read.

“The bandits who opened fire on sighting the troops approaching their location were however overpowered by troops superior and overwhelming fire power thereby neutralizing two of the bandits while others fled in disarray.

“The troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, three AK 47 rifle magazines, quantity five of 7.62mm(special) ammunition, two locally made hand grenades, four handsets, two motorcycle bearings, spanners, screwdrivers and two bags.

“The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch Major General Valentine Okoro has implored the general public to continue to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with credible information to enhance the fight against terrorism, banditry and other criminal activities in the Division’s Area of Responsibility.”