Kaduna State Government, on Friday, disclosed that the military has killed several bandits in a coordinated attack in the Bula community within the Yadi Forest of Giwa Local Government Area of the state.
State Commissioner overseeing Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Aruwan noted that coordinated ground and air strikes by troops of Operation Whirl Punch left several bandits dead, including an ally of a notorious terrorist, Buhari Yadi’, identified as Alhaji Kachalla Ragas.
He explained that the strike was based on credible intelligence which followed the recent elimination of some bandit kingpins along the Kaduna-Katsina border areas.
Earlier, intelligence report had revealed that bandits were to converge on the area for a meeting on a deadly mission within the Yadi Forest general area.
According to Aruwan, “Close monitoring followed, and at the agreed time, the bandits were sighted bearing arms and approaching the location on motorcycles.
“Further exploration confirmed the movements and convergence of the bandits in a group of about seven to ten members at a hub in the location.
“Upon verification, the location was struck and scores of the bandits including one Alhaji Kachalla Ragas – an ally and childhood friend of the previously neutralized Buharin Yadi – were confirmed to have been neutralized by the strike.”
The Commissioner further stated that on receiving the report, Governor Uba Sani expressed satisfaction and commended the security forces for their quick response, diligent efforts and precise execution.
He added, “The governor thanked the various sources who provided crucial intelligence leading to the successful strike.
“Citizens are encouraged to continue to volunteer useful information on suspicious movements to the State’s Security Operations Room via the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999.”
