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Kaduna Security: Troops Kill More Bandits In Birnin Gwari

Troops of the Nigerian Airforce have killed more bandits during Air operations in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.


A map showing Kaduna, a state in Nigeria's North-Central region.
A map showing Kaduna, a state in Nigeria’s North-West geopolitical zone.
A map showing Kaduna, a state in Nigeria's North-Central region.
A map showing Kaduna, a state in Nigeria’s north-west region.

 

Troops of the Nigerian Airforce have killed more bandits during Air operations in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The sustained military operations followed recent killing of over 40 people in five local government areas of the state within 48 hours.

According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, bandits were seen at Sabon Madada with herds of cattle, and were engaged and neutralized accordingly by the troops.

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The troops also killed several bandits who were seen along a track connecting Kuyanbana Forest and Sabon Madada.

The Commissioner also disclosed that air missions were conducted over other locations in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area including Goron Dutse, Sabon Madada, Dan Sadau, Baba Doka, Namaigiya, Kaboru, Danmani, Sani Maichoko and environs.