By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
Troops of the Special Forces of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) have neutralized five terrorists in Kaduna, recovered arms and ammunition when they engaged the bandits.
The troops neutralized the five bandits in Dantarau general area of Kajuru Local Government Area of the state while conducting special fighting patrols in the Kachia-Kajuru axis.
The overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Sunday, explained that the incident has been communicated in an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government.
According to the report, the overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs said that the troops embarked on operations to clear the Maro-Enugu axis spanning Kachia and Kajuru Local Government when they engaged the bandits in gun duel.
He further explained, “at Dantarau community, the troops made contact with bandits and after a sharp exchange, five of the criminals were neutralized.”
The statement also stated that the troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated sub-machine gun, nine AK-47 magazines, 250 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, two motorcycles and two handheld radio sets.
Aruwan further stressed that similarly, the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch successfully hit bandits camps in Sabon Birnin Daji general area of Igabi Local Government Area.
He explained that credible human intelligence sources confirmed the successful operation resulting in several bandits taken out during the mission. Some of the bandits sustained injuries and are reported to be lurking around the general area in need of medical support.
According to Aruwan, locals in the general area are warned to desist from providing medical support to questionable individuals without recourse to the nearest security agencies and advised citizens to report to the 24 Operations Room on the numbers: 09034000060, 08170189999.
The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, while receiving the feedback on the security report, the statement explained that he expressed elation at the breakthrough and lauded the troops – under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General MLD Saraso – for their determined efforts.
The Governor further extended commendation to the Air Officer Commanding, Air Training Command, Air Vice Marshall NN Ananaba and his team, for the outstanding contribution to the security of the state.
Aruwan added that the governor urged the military to keep up the momentum of operations.
