Kaduna: Troops kill eight bandits in Birnin Gwari LG

The Kaduna State Government has said feedback from the troops patrolling at Kampanin Doka general area, Birnin Gwari, has disclosed that it has killed eight bandits.

This was revealed by the Overseeing Commissioner, the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday.

The statement noted that the troops promptly engaged and neutralised seven of the bandits, saying that during the operation, the troops recovered the following: three AK-47 rifles and eight AK-47 magazines, four empty and four loaded with a total of 120 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Other items recovered according to the statement included one magazine carrier, six motorcycles, three mobile phones, two Baofeng radio sets, and three pairs of civilian clothes.

“During the concluding leg of the patrol, further contact was made with bandits around the Gayam general area. The troops neutralised one, as others were suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds.

“The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, thanked the security forces for the feedback and commended the troops—under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division Nigerian Army/Commander Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) Major General MLD Saraso—for their valiant efforts and notable breakthrough.

“Citizens are urged to report suspicious persons seeking treatment for gunshot injuries to the Security Operations Room on the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.

“Fighting patrols will continue within the general area and other locations of interest, the statement concluded.

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