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The Nigerian Army’s One Mechanised Division and Operation Whirl Punch killed seven bandits during clearance operations in Kaduna State’s Birnin-Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas.
According to Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, the troops neutralised four bandits who had been terrorising the residents of Kampanin Doka village at Birnin Gwari during the operation, while one AK-47 rifle, magazine, and 14 motorcycles were recovered from the criminals.
In another operation, the troops killed a bandit while they attempted to attack some farmers at Sabon Sara village, while the rest withdrew in disarray with gunshot wounds.
During the operation, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles while one of the farmers, Abdulrahman Aliyu sustained injuries.
The army spokesman further disclosed that two bandits were killed by troops during a clearance operation around Kankomi, Juji, Gwantu, Kujeni, Kikwari, and Kaso general areas in Chikun Local Government Area.
He also disclosed that the troops recovered some dangerous weapons including an AK-47 rifle and other ammunitions from the bandits.