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General News of Monday, 11 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

17 bandits killed in Kaduna by soldiers - DHS

Maj.-Gen. John Enenche Maj.-Gen. John Enenche

At least 17 bandits have been killed during an operation by the Nigerian military soldiers in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, according to the Defence Headquarters.

The operation was a joint effort of the troops of Operations Thunder Strike and Whirl Punch in conjunction with the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki.

According to the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, on Monday in Abuja, the joint operation was was conducted on May 7 at suspected bandits’ hideouts around Mashigi Galbi, Damba Community, and Kabarasha villages in Gwagwada District.

While seventeen were killed, Enenche said that several other bandits escaped with gunshot wounds as the armed forces of Nigeria continue its quest to rid Kaduna state of bandits and other criminal elements.

According to him, in the course of pursuing the bandits, three empty houses and a Church building were partially damaged at Kabarasha village but there was no civilian casualty.

Enenche expressed the regret of the military over the incident, adding that a panel had been set up to investigate the occurrence in liaison with the State Government.

He added that the buildings had been identified with a view to providing adequate compensation to the owners, adding that normalcy had been restored to the areas.

According to him, a few people, who initially fled the area due to the fear of bandits’ reprisal, have all returned to the community.

“The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby reassure the general public that it will continue to work assiduously to restore peace and security in the North West.

“It equally thanks the general public for their support and cooperation, while encouraging them to continue to provide credible information that will facilitate the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” he said.

(NAN/Punch)