Troops Foil Attack, Neutralize Bandits In Kaduna

Kaduna State–  Troops of Operation Whirl Punch have neutralized several bandits, including some key leaders, who were holding a meeting at an identified spot near Bula community within Yadi Forest in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs for Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, said the strike was based on credible intelligence following the recent elimination of some bandit kingpins along the Kaduna-Katsina border areas.

Intelligence report had earlier revealed that bandits were to converge on the area for a meeting on a deadly mission within the Yadi Forest genera area.

“Close monitoring followed, and at the agreed time, the bandits were sighted bearing arms and approaching the location on motorcycles.

“Further exploration confirmed the movements and convergence of the bandits in a group of about seven to ten members at a hub in the location.

“Upon verification, the location was struck and scores of the bandits including one Alhaji Kachalla Ragas – an ally and childhood friend of the previously neutralized Buharin Yadi – were confirmed to have been neutralized by the strike.”