The Kaduna State Government has reported that troops on fighting patrol have killed eight bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.
According to operational feedback, the troops initiated a patrol to the Kampanin Doka general area and engaged with bandits upon arrival.
Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, stated on Thursday that the troops swiftly engaged and neutralized seven of the bandits.
“Upon securing and searching the area, the troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines (four empty and four loaded with a total of 120 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition), one magazine carrier, six motorcycles, three mobile phones, two Baofeng radio sets, and three pairs of civilian clothes,” he said.
During the final phase of the patrol, further contact with bandits occurred around the Gayam general area, resulting in the neutralization of one more bandit. Others were suspected to have fled with gunshot wounds.
Governor Senator Uba Sani expressed gratitude to the security forces for their efforts and commended the troops, led by Major General MLD Saraso of the 1 Division Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP), for their significant achievement and dedication.
