Bandits shot dead in Kaduna

Two bandits have been gunned down around the Idasso area of Kidandan in Galadimawa District of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

The State Police command confirmed this on Thursday, saying some of the bandits escaped with bullet wound.

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According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Jalige, bandits in a large number were on a mission to commit atrocity when they were stopped.

He said upon receipt of the information, the Command immediately mobilized a nearby crack squad to advance to the location in a bid to thwart their nefarious mission.

Jalige said an AK49 rifle loaded with Twenty Four (24) rounds of live ammunition and one bandits’ operational motorcycle were recovered from the fleeing criminals.

“Kidnapped victim one Yusuf Dahiru m 65yrs was equally rescued unhurt. Operatives are currently combing the general area with the view to apprehending the fleeing band of marauders,” he said.

He said the Commissioner of Police has appreciated the sacrifice the officers and men of the Command continue to make daily to restore public order and normalcy in our state.