Friday, June 14, 2024 -In another victory for the security forces against bandits and terrorists in Kaduna State, troops neutralized a total of six terrorist elements during a strong round of clearance operations in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, June 14, 2024, said
the troops of Sector 4 Operation Whirl Punch and 198 Special Forces Battalion
conducted the special operations in Birnin Gwari LGA, in response to precise
intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
“The troops began their mission by
successfully clearing hot spots at Maidaro, Ngade Alha, Dogon Dawa, Damari,
Saulawa, Farin Ruwa, Maganda, Sabon Layi and Kampanin Doka villages,” the
statement read.
"On arriving at Saulawa, contact was
made with the bandits, and two of the criminals were swiftly neutralized by the
troops during the engagement. One motorcycle and a Baofeng Radio Set were
recovered.
“The troops made further contact with bandits
at Farin Ruwa, where four enemy fighters were neutralized in the ensuing
firefight,”
The troops cleared the area and recovered the
following items: one GPMG, two AK47 rifles, six AK47 magazines, one FN rifle
magazine, twenty-two rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, fifty-one rounds of 7.62
special ammunition and one motorcycle.
“The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba
Sani, congratulated the troops - led by Force Commander, Operation Whirl Punch
and General Officer Commanding, One Division Nigerian Army, Major General MLD
Saraso - for another remarkable outing and notable breakthrough in the push
against banditry in the flashpoint location,” the statement further read.
"The Governor lauded the victory as
another testament to the power of efficient collaboration and coordination
embraced by the forces and supported by the government. He urged the troops to
remain unrelenting in their advance towards the heart of the bandits enclaves.
“Citizens are encouraged to render useful
information to the government through Kaduna State's Security Operations Room
via the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.”
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