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Troops kill bandits, rescue 20 captives in Kaduna 

Troops have neutralised four bandits and rescued 20 kidnapped persons during two operations in Birnin Gwari and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna State.

Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, stated that troops from Operation Forest Sanity conducted special clearance operations in Alawa, Birnin Gwari LGA.

The troops reportedly spotted bandit movements around Kwaga, and after a brief pursuit, neutralised two bandits. They recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, three motorcycles, and one Baofeng radio.

In a second report, Sector 6 of Operation Whirl Punch carried out patrols around Nakwakina village, Giwa LGA. Acting on credible intelligence, the troops ambushed a suspected terrorists’ withdrawal route.

The engagement resulted in two terrorists being killed, while others fled with bullet wounds. The troops recovered two motorcycles, one cutlass, and one mobile phone.

Additionally, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Punch, deployed along Kwaga-Polewire Road in Birnin Gwari LGA, responded to a distress call and intercepted bandits who had kidnapped locals near Polewire village.

The bandits were said to have fled upon sighting the troops, who rescued the 20 kidnapped victims and reunited them with their families.

Governor Senator Uba Sani expressed his satisfaction with the reports and thanked the security forces.

He commended Major General MLD Saraso, General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander of Operation Whirl Punch, for the successful operations in Birnin Gwari and Giwa.
The governor urged the troops to maintain the momentum against bandits and insurgents in the state.

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