Men of the Nigerian Army have gunned down at least six suspected terrorists and recovered rifles and motorcycles during clearance operations in the Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, this is according to the Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
Aruwan, in a statement in Kaduna, said the troops during the operation recovered two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, along with 40 pairs of bandits’ uniforms.
His words: “Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised six bandits during extensive clearance patrols spanning Birnin Gwari and Giwa LGAs.
“Operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government revealed that the troops began their advance along the Kaduna-Sabon Birni-Dogon Dawa Road, clearing Maidaro and Ngede Allah, before proceeding to Saulawa and Kidandan general areas.
“In the course of these operations, the forces made contact with bandits at Maidaro, Ngade Allah and Kidandan. The troops engaged swiftly, subduing the bandits at each point. Six bandits were confirmed neutralized in total.
“The troops exploited the areas and recovered two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, along with 40 pairs of bandits’ uniforms. Nine motorcycles belonging to the bandits were captured.”
The Commissioner averred that the State Governor, Uba Sani, applauded the effort and leadership of the GOC One Division and Force Commander of the Operation Whirl Punch, Major General VO Okoro, calling residents of the State to alert security agencies of any covert activities amongst them.
“Receiving the feedback, Governor Uba Sani expressed his satisfaction at the breakthrough achieved by the security forces and commended the leadership of the GOC One Division and Force Commander of the Operation Whirl Punch, Major General VO Okoro.
“The governor lauded the troops for their fine efforts as he urged them to sustain the tempo and focus of operations. Citizens are urged to report suspicious persons or activities to the Security Operations Room for prompt action by security agencies.
“Any persons found secretly seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds around these locations must not be aided, but should equally be reported via the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.”
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed at least six suspected terrorists in clearance operations across Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Areas in Kaduna State. The operations resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, bandits' uniforms, and nine motorcycles, according to Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs.
Aruwan stated that the troops progressed along the Kaduna-Sabon Birni-Dogon Dawa Road, targeting Maidaro, Ngede Allah, Saulawa, and Kidandan. The soldiers made contact with bandits at multiple points, successfully neutralizing them.
Governor Uba Sani commended the efforts and leadership of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) One Division and Force Commander of Operation Whirl Punch, Major General VO Okoro, encouraging residents to report any suspicious activities. He advised citizens to report anyone seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds via specified phone lines.
