Troops of the Nigerian Army has repelled bandits around the Fondisho general area, along the Kaduna-Zaria Road in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State.
Confirming the report, Kaduna State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said this was revealed in operational feedback to the state government.
He said the troops, responding quickly to credible intelligence, set up an ambush position at the location and on entering the area, the bandits sprang the ambush and came under intense fire as they were stoutly repelled by the troops.
Aruwan said two of the criminals were thus neutralised.
He said the Kaduna government received the feedback with satisfaction, and praised the troops for their swiftness in responding to intelligence reports.
Aruwan added that the government conveyed its appreciation to the troops and other security forces, while encouraging them to sustain the determined efforts to rout all criminal elements.
He appeals to communities in the general area to report any questionable persons seeking medical attention since many of the bandits escaped with gunshot wounds,
Aruwan said the security operations room can be reached on 09034000060 and 08170189999, adding that armed patrols will continue in the general area.
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