No fewer than four notorious bandits have been killed by the troops of Operation Forest Sanity during clearance operations in identified hideouts around Tsohon Gayan in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
A statement issued by the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the troops made contact and pursued the fleeing bandits.
Aruwan added that two bandits were neutralised during the engagement, while credible human intelligence sources revealed that two others died from gunshot wounds.
The statement said credible sources in the area reported that two of the four neutralised terrorists have been identified as Dogo Mallam and Bello Mallam.
He added that the troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one magazine with 22 rounds of ammunition and one motorcycle from the criminals.
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, expressed satisfaction at the security report, and praised the troops for their resilience and courage in the latest success.
“Clearance operations will continue in the general area and other locations,” the Commissioner added.
