Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have killed four bandits during clearance operations in identified hideouts around Tsohon Gayan, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, said the troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle during the operation.
The statement read in part, “The troops made contact and pursued the fleeing bandits. Two bandits were neutralised during the engagement, while credible human intelligence sources revealed that two others died from gunshot wounds.
“Credible sources in the general area reported that two of the four neutralised have been identified as Dogo Mallam and Bello Mallam. The troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction at the report, and praised the troops for their resilience and courage in the latest success. Clearance operations will continue in the general area and other locations.”
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