Troops Neutralize Bandits, Clear Hideouts In Kaduna

Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have neutralized two bandits and cleared several hideouts in Chikun local government of Kaduna State.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Tuesday in Kaduna.

According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops achieved these breakthroughs during fighting patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni-Gwanto-Kachia axis.

The statement read; “The troops set up an ambush position along the Gwanto-Kwasau Road, and thus engaged bandits approaching the location on motorcycles. The troops neutralized two bandits and recovered three motorcycles.

“The troops also raided bandits camps in the Kutura-Rijana general area. The bandits fled into the forest on sighting the troops, who then destroyed the camps and recovered three motorcycles.

He said  items recovered include several sets of military uniforms and bandoliers.

Mr Aruwa added that the onslaught against bandits is in progress and government appeals to the general public to continue to volunteer useful information.

Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction and commended the troops for their committed efforts which resulted in the latest success.