The Nigerian military has eliminated scores of bandits at Farin Ruwa area of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.
The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a security update released on Saturday.
The commissioner disclosed that the mission that led to the elimination of the targets was one of eight missions conducted by air platforms over bandit hideouts and other locations of interest around the state on Thursday.
“According to the operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) flights were conducted over the Kaduna-Abuja highway, Akilbu and Barebari, where normal activities were observed.
“The situation was similar over Saulawa and Maguzawa. At Farin Ruwa however, scores of bandits were sighted on motorcycles. They were duly engaged and neutralized by the fighter jet crew.
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“Other locations covered include Riyawa Sarki, Sabon Gida Riyawa, Bunu, Hayin Maidawa, Buruku, Ungwan Yako and adjoining settlements, as well as Kidandan, Dogon Dawa, Sabon Fili, Maguza, Damari and Ngede Allah.
“More armed bandits were sighted with herds of cattle along the track from Ungwan Yako to Kuduru. They were engaged and neutralized by the crew.
“A night patrol mission was also carried out covering the Kaduna-Abuja highway, Olam Farms, Rijana, Polewire, Kateri, Jere and parts of Kaduna metropolis. No suspicious activities were reported,” the update read in part.
The commissioner quoted Governor Nasir El-Rufai as praising the pro-active efforts of the troops and personnel, commending their determination to remain on top of the situation.
“Regular ground and air patrols will continue in identified areas of security interest,” the update further read.
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