Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have bombarded bandits in Birnin-Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun local areas of Kaduna State.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said in a statement on Thursday evening.
He said the areas covered in the four councils included Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, Buruku, Ungwar Yako, Udawa, Polewire, Crossing Point, Gagafada, Kugu, Kampani Doka, Gwaska, Goron Dutse and adjoining settlements.
The statement said the bandits were spotted with cattle about 9km north of Gidan Audu, and were duly neutralised.
“At the foot of a high ground west of the village, more bandits with cattle were sighted and engaged. Furthermore, armed bandits were sighted at Gagafada attempting to cross from Polewire to Kampanin Doka, and were neutralised by the fighter jet crew,” the statement said
