Soldiers Continue Onslaught Against Kaduna Bandits

It continues to be a bad omen for bandits in Kaduna as troops of Operation Forest Sanity reportedly killed four bandits during clearance operations in identified bandits’ hideouts around Tsohon Gayan, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This was contained in a statement issued by Kaduna  Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Sunday.

“The troops made contact and pursued the fleeing bandits, two bandits were neutralized 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 neutralized bandits have been identified as Dogo Mallam and Bello Mallam.”

The commissioner listed recovered items including one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle.

The commissioner promised the State government's support to the troops and clearance operations to rid the state of banditry.

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