The Joint Security Forces has killed 10 bandits hibernating around some flash points in Kwanan Bataru, on the outskirts of Fatika in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Confirming the report, the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said the security forces engaged the bandits in a gun duel and 10 of the bandits were eliminated while several others escaped with gunshot injuries.
He said one Alhaji Abubakar Usman, who is likely to have been kidnapped in a neighbouring state being held by bandits in the area, was rescued by the troops, and is being debriefed at the moment.
Aruwan further stated that the bandits who managed to escape left behind several motorcycles, one revolver, mobile phones, torchlights and some charms. One of the sheds used by the bandits to hold hostages was burnt.
He said the State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai commended the security forces for taking out the notorious bandits.
The Governor wished the troops and personnel more success in the ongoing operations across the state.
The government also appealed to residents of Fatika general area to report to security agencies anyone found seeking medical attention for questionable injuries on these numbers: 09034000060 and 08170189999, adding that all information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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