Four bandits have been neutralised and several others injured in an ambush operation conducted by troops around Gwagwada, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state, Northwest Nigeria
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan.
Mr Aruwan said this followed the operational feedback from troops of Operation Thunder Strike (OPTS) intelligence received on bandits’ movement from Katika village towards Antenna in Chikun Local government of the state.
The Commissioner explained that “in response to this, the troops lay 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.”
Mr Aruwan said the state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai expressed his appreciation and commended the troops for the swift action which led to the successful exercise and the elimination of the four bandits.
He called on citizens in the area to report any individuals seeking treatment for suspicious injuries by calling the Kaduna State Security Operations Room on 09034000060 or 08170189999.
Zainab Sa’id
