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Troops kill 17 armed bandits in Kaduna

The Armed Forces of Nigeria, on 7 May 2020, neutralised 17 armed bandits around Mashigi Galbi, Damba Community and Kabarasha villages in Gwagwada District of Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna State.

This followed a joint clearance operation, involving troops of Operations THUNDER STRIKE and WHIRL PUNCH with air support from the Air Component of Operation GAMA AIKI, at suspected bandits’ hideouts around.

Several other bandits escaped with gun shot wounds, the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said in a statement on Sunday.

“However, in the course of pursuing the bandits, 3 empty houses and a Church building were partially damaged at Kabarasha Village. There was no civilian casualty.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria regrets this unfortunate incident and a panel has been set up to investigate the occurrence in liaison with the Kaduna State Government.

“The buildings have been identified with a view to providing adequate compensation to the owners,” he added.

Meanwhile, calm has been restored to the area. “Few people, who initially fled the area due to fear of bandits’ reprisal attack, have all returned to the Community.

“The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria hereby reassure the general public that it will continue to work assiduously to restore peace and security to the North West.

“It equally thanks the general public for their support and cooperation, while encouraging them to continue to provide credible information that will facilitate the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”

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