Five bandits have been killed and 10 motorcycles recovered by security operatives in Kaduna.
The Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, and Air Component of have neutralised five bandits and recovered 10 motorcycles in Kaduna State.
The Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, in a said on Friday, that operatives of the conducted an operation to create conducive environment before, during and after the elections.
He said the operation was carried out in Mando-Sabon Birni-Maidaro -Dogon Dawa, Galadimawa, Saulawa, Farin Ruwa and Polewire villages in Birnin Gawri and Chikun Local Government Areas in the state and lasted over 48 hours.
“During the patrol, troops neutralized five bandits and recovered 10 motorcycles from the bandits, while several other motorcycles were burnt and destroyed.
“Other items recovered by the troops included two AK-47 rifles, five Improvised Explosive Devices, two mobile phones, bandits uniforms and magazines,” the statement quoted him as saying.
