▪︎Bandits kill two persons in Kaduna village
Troops of the “Operation Thunder Strike” (OPTS) late Monday night successfully repelled bandits on the Kaduna-Abuja Road.
In a statement, Kaduna Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the bandits appeared along the pipeline axis of Kakau general area in an attempt to strike, when troops engaged and repelled them with superior fire power.
Aruwan further stated that many of the bandits escaped into the forest with gun shot wounds, having been denied freedom of action.
He said when the troops cleared the road for traffic, it was discovered that a driver was hit by the bandits who were fleeing the location.
He said two buses ran into a ditch resulting in injuries to some passengers, who were rushed to the hospital by the security operatives.
Aruwan said the state government was also briefed that the bandits, in frustration at being denied freedom of action, attacked Maiginginya village in Igabi local government area around 3am and killed two persons , Nasiru Yahaya and Isah Bature.
He said they also injured the duo of Magaji Goma and Zurkhalaini Alhassan.
Aruwan said the state government was briefed that security agencies foiled a bandit attack in the early hours of Tuesday along Zaria-Funtua Road in Giwa local government.
He said two citizens were rescued and rushed to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, adding that security operatives were still carrying out aggressive patrols in the general area.
Aruwan said the government sent its condolences to the families of the deceased, and prayed for the repose of their souls, while wishing the injured speedy recovery.
He said Governor Nasir el-Rufai praised the troops for the bravery and courage exhibited in repelling the bandits.
Aruwan said Kaduna State Government was in constant touch with the Federal Government, Military, Police, Department of State Services and relevant security agencies towards enhancing security of life and property.
He said the Government would continue to keep citizens informed on the security situation in the State.
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