Troops of the Nigerian Nigerian Air Force have killed several bandits during an operation in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan confirmed that the aircrew of the Nigerian Air Force sighted several bandits on Motorcycles at Saulawa, Kuduru and Farin Ruwa communities where scores of them were duly engaged and were neutralised by the fighter jet crew.
He said that more bandits were sighted with herds of cattle along the track from Ungwan Yako to Kuduru and were also engaged and neutralised by the troops.
“Based on the operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) flights were conducted over the Kaduna-Abuja highway, Akilbu and Barebari, where normal activities were observed,” the Commissioner stated.
He also disclosed that a night patrol mission was carried out covering the Kaduna-Abuja highway, Olam Farms, Rijana, Polewire, Kateri, Jere and parts of Kaduna metropolis, while no suspicious activities were reported.
“Other locations covered include Riyawa Sarki, Sabon Gida Riyawa, Bunu, Hayin Maidawa, Buruku, Ungwan Yako and adjoining settlements, as well as Kidandan, Dogon Dawa areas,“ he pointed out.
The Commissioner reassured motorists that air patrols would be continued in identified areas of security interest.
Aruwan said, the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has lauded the pro-active efforts of the troops in their determination to remain on top of the situation.
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