Troops kill ‘four bandits’ in Kaduna, recover arms

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed four bandits in Kajuru and Giwa LGAs of Kaduna state.

In a statement on Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, overseeing commissioner of the ministry of internal security and home affairs, said the troops were conducting clearance patrols when they encountered the bandits.

He said in Kajuru LGA, troops killed three bandits along the Gonna Rogo-Eka axis, while the other one was killed in Giwa.

Aruwan said the bandit was “confirmed to be an associate of recently eliminated Buharin Yadi, during a special fighting patrol in Giwa LGA”.

He added that two AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines, and 81 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered during the operation.

“According to the feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops were pulled to Sabon Layi from various locations in Giwa LGA for the commencement of the special patrol,” the statement reads.

“The troops then projected their force from there to Kidandan. On approaching the village, a bandit was sighted fleeing on a motorcycle.

“The troops gave a chase, and the terrorist was duly neutralised in the engagement which followed around the outskirts of the community.

“Verification of his identity revealed the bandit to be one Daushe, an associate of the recently neutralised kingpin Buharin Yadi.”

Aruwan said Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, commended the troops and encouraged them to keep up the tempo.