Troops kill five terrorists, recover four AK-47 rifles in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have killed five bandits and recovered four AK-47 rifles.

Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, One Division Nigerian Army, said this in a statement on Friday.

He said in continuation of the onslaught against bandits and other criminal elements terorising the North Western part of the country, the troops had conducted clearance operation on road Kanti-Tantatu in Kubusu forest and Kaso hills general area in Kaduna State.

He said the aim was to deprive bandits and criminals freedom of action so as to create an enabling environment for economic activities and legitimate businesses to strive.

He added that the operation which started on Thursday up until early hours of Friday dealt a heavy blow on the criminals, neutralising five bandits as well as capturing four AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines and 24 rounds of 7.62mm.

Others are three motorcycles, one machete, two handsets and some charms.

Maj-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, General

Officer Commanding One Division, Nigerian Army and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation, Whirl Punch, expressed satisfaction in the conduct of troops and commended their commitment and resilience during the operation.

He also urged all law abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with credible information that would assist in the fight against the criminal elements.