Troops kill four bandits, recover weapons in Kaduna

Four bandits have been killed by troops of the Nigerian army’s operation thunder strike in Chikun LGA of Kaduna state. 

The troops were said to have ambushed the bandits after receiving intelligence of their movement towards Antenna village.

Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.

Aruwan noted that the troops engaged the bandits in a gun duel, which led to the death of four persons, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

He noted that three rifles and one axe were recovered from the scene.

“Four bandits have been killed and several others injured in an ambush operation conducted by troops around Gwagwada, Chikun local government area,” Aruwan said.

“According to operational feedback from troops of Operation Thunder Strike (OPTS), intelligence was received on bandits movement from Katika village towards Antenna in Chikun LGA and in response to this, the troops laid an opportunity ambush at Antenna village.

“The bandits approached the location and eventually sprang the ambush. The troops opened fire as they entered the killing range.

“After the engagement, four of the bandits were confirmed dead, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. Three rifles and one axe were recovered from the scene.”

The commissioner added that Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, commended the efforts of the troops, and urged residents to report persons with suspicious injuries in the area.