Security forces have killed 10 bandits in Kwanan Bataru on the outskirts of Fatika in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State.
A camp which the bandits use in keeping hostages was also burnt down.
Some bandits also sustained injuries during exchange of gunfire with security operatives.
Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan,
disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
According to him, One Alhaji Abubakar Usman, who is likely to have
been kidnapped in a neighbouring state and was being held by bandits in
the area, was rescued by the troops, and is being debriefed at the
moment.
Aruwan said 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 Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended the security forces for
taking out the notorious bandits and wishes the troops and personnel
more success in the ongoing operations across the state.
