Kaduna State Government on Tuesday confirmed that its troops laid ambush and neutralized two bandits in Kagarko Local Government Area of the State.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State noted that troops under the auspices of Operation Thunder Strike on Monday night neutralized two bandits along the Sabon Iche-Kagarko Road, Kagarko local government area.
The statement further added that:
“According to the operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops laid an ambush along the route following credible intelligence on the bandits’ movement in the area.
“While attempting to invade the road for an operation, the bandits entered the killing zone and the troops opened fire. The bandits returned fire as they beat a hasty retreat.
“After the firefight, the dead bodies of two bandits were retrieved by the troops, with the rest suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops suffered no casualties.
“Confirmation from local sources revealed that the bandits were indeed part of the notorious group terrorizing the area,” The statement further said.
The statement added that, “While expressing his elation at the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops’ gallantry and congratulated them for a successful expedition.
“Aggressive patrols will continue in the general area.
“Meanwhile, communities around the area are advised to report individuals seeking medical attention for suspicious injuries.
“Citizens are to note that any locals found harbouring or providing medical aid to bandits with bullet wounds will be charged as bandits,”
the statement said
Troops kill two bandits in Kaduna village
