Troops neutralise bandits in Kaduna communities 

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several bandits during clearance operations in bandit enclaves around Idasu, Fatika and Makera forests in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. 

A Kaduna state government statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan said a military operational feedback to Kaduna state government stated that “many bandits have been confirmed neutralised so far, while others still fled with gunshot injuries to the Hayin Siddi area around the interstate boundaries. 

“The Kaduna state government noted the report with satisfaction, and has commended the troops heartily for the success, while urging them on to further breakthroughs. 

“The government appeals to citizens in these general areas to report suspicious individuals seeking medical attention for gunshot injuries to the security operations room, on the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.” 

He however noted that offensives in the general area were in progress, while assuring that citizens will be updated on further developments.