“The troops promptly engaged and subdued the bandits after an intense gun duel.
Seven bandits have been shot dead by troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy during an intense gun duel in Ungwan Rimi village in Kasso, near a river in Kasso area of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affair, Mr Samuel Aruwan in a statement on Friday said the troops encountered the bandits during a clearance operation, leading to intense gun battle in which seven of them were killed.
He added that according to operational feedback to the State government the troops made contact with bandits around Ungwan Rimi village in Kasso, near a river.
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“The troops promptly engaged and subdued the bandits after an intense gun duel.
“Seven bandits were confirmed neutralised during the operation, with the high possibility of even more eliminated and injured across the river.
He added that the troops recovered five motorcycles, 153 rounds of ammunition, seven magazines and three mobile phones during the operations.
The commissioner said receiving the report, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops for their doggedness and bravery.
The governor commends the leadership of Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, General Officer Commanding 1 Division, and Cdr ME Ejumabone, Commandant of Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, on the successful operation.
(NAN)
