Security agents has eliminated several bandits, as well as their camps during a clearance operations in Igadi and Chikun local government areas, Kaduna state.
A statement signed by state, commissioner, ministry of internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, revealed that security forces reported the operation to the state government, stating that the clearance operations were conducted in Faka, Katuka, Barebari and Maguzawa general areas, spanning Chikun and Igabi LGAs.
Based on the report, an confirmed number of bandits were sighted on the high ground across the Maguzawa river; and were engaged by a NAF attack helicopter, and neutralized.
Also, the security forces conducted clearance patrols to Katuka, about 9km from Kangon Kadi in Chikun LGA. During the destruction of camps, one fleeing bandit was apprehended, with the following items recovered: one motorcycle, one AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition.
During a subsequent clearance operation to Kangon Kadi and Barebari areas, one Rabi Hajiya Karime, the wife of a notorious bandit Zubairu, was apprehended. Also arrested were Malam Idris Audu - a spiritual leader to the bandits - as well as Abdulrasheed Gambo Na Halima and Abubakar Idris Na Halima, suspected collaborators.
Similarly, some items used by bandits were recovered after dislodging and razing some bandit camps in Udawa general area of Chikun LGA. They include some motorcycles, one AK47 rifle, some AK47 magazines, ammunition and drugs, as may be seen in the attached pictures.
Governor Nasir El-rufai commended the security forces for their successful operation, thanked the troops for their relentlessness.
He urged the security forces to ensure thorough investigations on the persons apprehended.
See photos below,
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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