Troops recover weapons, motorcycles from bandits in Kaduna

The division 1 of the Nigerian Army says its troops have recovered weapons and motorcycles from bandits in Kaduna.

In a statement on Tuesday, Musa Yahaya, acting deputy director, army public relations of the division, confirmed the development.

Yahaya said the recoveries were part of attempts to clear bandits from the Kaduna forests.

He said the troops acted based on credible intelligence and in collaboration with Kaduna vigilance service; and laid an ambush on the bandits around the general area of Dogon Dawa-Damari in Igabi LGA.

Yahaya added that the bandits fled in confusion due to the superior fire power of the troops.

“The troops exploited the general area and recovered one Bareta pistol, one AK 47 rifle and one AK 47 rifle magazine,” NAN quoted Yahaya as saying.

“Similarly, troops deployed at Kwanar Mutua in Birnin Gwari LGA, received intelligence on bandits’ presence.

“The troops swiftly moved to the area and came in contact with the bandits.

“The troops engaged the criminals with overwhelming fire power, forcing them to flee in disarray into the nearby high ground.

“The troops exploited the general area and recovered three motorcycles abandoned by the bandits.”