Troops neutralize bandits, clear hideouts in Chikun LGA.
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have neutralized two bandits and cleared several hideouts in Chikun.
According to Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, the troops achieved these breakthroughs during fighting patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni-Gwanto-Kachia axis.
The troops set up an ambush position along the Gwanto-Kwasau Road, and thus engaged bandits approaching the location on motorcycles. The troops neutralized two bandits and recovered three motorcycles.
The troops also raided bandits camps in the Kutura-Rijana general area. The bandits fled into the forest on sighting the troops, who then destroyed the camps and recovered three motorcycles.
Other items recovered include several sets of military uniforms and bandoliers. The onslaught against bandits is in progress and government appeals to the general public to continue to volunteer useful information.
Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction and commended the troops for their committed efforts which resulted in the latest success.
