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The Kaduna State government said that Troops of the Operation Thunder Strike on Monday night neutralized two bandits in an operation along the Sabon Iche-Kagarko Road, Kagarko local government area of the state.
The Operation also led to the Killing of two of the bandits.
In a Press release made available to TheNewsGuru.com on Tuesday, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said the Troops acted in accordance to credible intelligence on the bandits’ movement in the area.
In his words ; “While attempting to invade the road for an operation, the bandits entered the killing zone and the troops opened fire. The bandits returned fire as they beat a hasty retreat.
After the firefight, the dead bodies of two bandits were retrieved by the troops, with the rest suspected to have escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops suffered no casualties.
Confirmation from local sources revealed that the bandits were indeed part of the notorious group terrorizing the area.
While expressing his elation at the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops’ gallantry and congratulated them for a successful expedition.
Aggressive patrols will continue in the general area.
Meanwhile, communities around the area are advised to report individuals seeking medical attention for suspicious injuries….”