Troops of ‘Operation Accord’ kill 70 bandits in Kachia forest Kaduna

Troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE under Operation ACCORD in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and Local Vigilantes have killed 70 armed bandits/cattle rustlers in Kachia Forest of Kaduna State

Confirming the report, Coordinator Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters Major General John Enenche said the killing of the armed bandits followed timely and credible information on the bandits’ movement within the area.

He said the troops pursued the bandits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun Local Government Area into the forest.

Enenche added that their location was identified and consequently engaged by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships.

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“After the air interdiction, seventy (70) bandits were confirmed killed by human intelligence while others escaped with injuries.

“The troops are exploitating the forest. Details to follow as they unfold,” Enenche added.

He called on people in the area to report those with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces, adding that this is to ensure that the escapees are mopped up.

Enenche also disclosed that troops of Operation YAKI in blocking positions for Operation ACCORD at outskirts of Kankomi village apprehended 2 bandits’ logistics suppliers. He said recharge cards, cigarettes, soft drinks and groceries were recovered from.

Enenche said the Military High Command congratulates Operation THUNDER STRIKE, Operation YAKI and Air Component of Operation ACCORD, for their dexterity. While the general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information that would assist in eliminating bandits and other criminal elements in the Country.