Two ‘bandits’ killed as troops destroy their hideout in Kaduna

Troops of the operation Thunder Strike and one division of the Nigerian army have destroyed the hideout of suspected bandits in the Buruku general area of Chikun LGA in Kaduna state.

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

According to the commissioner, two suspected bandits were killed during the clearance operation by the soldiers.

He also noted that the military exercise was extended to four other LGAs in Kaduna.

“Several bandits also escaped with life threatening injuries during the ongoing operations against armed bandits covering five local government areas of Kaduna Central Senatorial District,” the statement reads.

“The military disclosed this development in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government.

“According to the report, the troops conducted search-and-rescue operations around the Buruku forest, precisely in Rima village, Chikun LGA.

“Contact with bandits was made around Buruku village. A firefight ensued, during which two bandits were neutralised. Several bandit camps were also cleared and destroyed during the operation.”

Aruwan added that Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, “thanked the troops for their consistency and commended them for the successful exercise”.

He added that further military operations will take place in the area.