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Nigerian Troops Kill 3 Bandits, Rescue 16 Victims In Kaduna
Akidnapped victim was rescued, though injured by the bandits
Nigerian troops have killed three bandits and rescued 16 people in operations in along the Udawa-Manini axis of the Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road and Gonan Doctor Village, in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan said in a statement on Tuesday that the troops rescued 16 persons in operations spanning Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road and a location in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to him, three suspected bandits were killed, three firearms, one explosive and 11 motorcycles were recovered during the operation.
“According to operational feedback, the troops responded to a distress call along the Udawa-Manini axis of the Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road.
“The troops arrived to foil the attack, rescuing 15 persons in the process.
“Some of the rescued persons who sustained injuries were rushed to hospital for treatment.
“Similarly, troops of Operation Forest Sanity responded to a distress call from Gonan Doctor village, Igabi LGA, and laid ambush at a likely crossing point in Maraban Huda village.