Troops neutralize bandits, destroy camps in Kaduna

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized several bandits during clearance operations in bandit enclaves around Idasu, Fatika and Makera forests in Giwa LGA.

This was contained  in a statement by  the  State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan and  made available to the media on Wednesday.

The statement stated that an operational feedback to the  State Government revealed many bandits have been confirmed neutralized so far, while others still fled with gunshot injuries to the Hayin Siddi area around the interstate boundaries.

“The Kaduna State Government noted the report with satisfaction, and has commended the troops heartily for the success, while urging them on to further breakthroughs.”

Similarly, Nigerian Air Force has continued with assaults on identifying bandit camps and enclaves around Kaduna State.

The statement  revealed that a camp in Riyawa, Igabi LGA, was targeted and destroyed. “A terrorist location at Tofa general area of Birnin Gwari LGA was similarly engaged and struck.

“Close air support was provided to ground troops conducting operations in Maidaro, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa and Farin Ruwa areas of Birnin Gwari LGA.

“Armed reconnaissance was carried out along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, Buruku, Kurmin Dande, Damba, Ungwan Yako, Udawa, Manini, Kuriga, Gagafada, Kushaka, Polewire and Kamfanin Doka areas spanning Chikun and Birnin Gwari LGAs. No suspicious activity was observed at the locations covered.

“The Government appeals to citizens in these general areas to report suspicious individuals seeking medical attention for gunshot injuries to the security operations room, on the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.

“Offensives in the general area are in progress, and citizens will be updated on further developments.”