Thursday, August 29, 2024 -Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting fighting patrols have neutralized eight bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home
Affairs in the state, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on
Thursday, August 29, 2024, said the troops recovered arms, ammunition and
motorcycles during the operation.
“According to operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the
troops commenced the fighting patrol to Kampanin Doka general area, and on
arrival at the location, made contact with bandits,” the statement read.
"The troops promptly engaged, and neutralized seven of the bandits.
"On securing and searching the area, the troops recovered the
following: 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.
"During the concluding leg of the patrol, further contact was made
with bandits around Gayam general area. The troops neutralized one, as others
were suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
"The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, thanked the
security forces for the feedback and commended the troops - under the
leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division Nigerian
Army/Commander Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) Major General MLD Saraso - for
their valiant efforts and notable breakthrough.
"Citizens are urged to report suspicious persons seeking treatment
for gunshot injuries to the Security Operations Room on the phone lines 09034000060 and
08170189999.
“Fighting patrols will continue within the general area and other
locations of interest.”
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