Troops neutralize five bandits, Seize arms in Kaduna
Troops and Special Forces of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) conducting special fighting patrols in the Kachia-Kajuru axis have neutralized five bandits in Dantarau general area of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to reports, the troops engaged the criminals during a clearance operation in Maro-Enugu axis spanning Kachia and Kajuru LGAs.
“At Dantarau community, the troops made contact with bandits and after a sharp exchange, five of the criminals were neutralized.
“The troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated sub-machine gun, nine AK-47 magazines, 250 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two motorcycles and two handheld radio sets.”
Meanwhile, the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch had successfully hit bandits camps in Sabon Birnin Daji general area of Igabi LGA.
“Credible human intelligence sources confirmed the successful operation resulting in several bandits taken out during the mission.
“Some of the bandits sustained injuries and are reported to be lurking around the general area in need of medical support,” the report indicated.
The military and Kaduna State Government have warned locals to desist from providing medical support to questionable individuals without reporting to nearest security agencies.
