Security forces eliminate 10 bandits, rescue one hostage in Kaduna

Ten armed bandits hibernating around some flash points in Kaduna state met their disastrous end.

The joint security forces came in contact with the heavily armed bandits in Kwanan Bataru, on the outskirts of Fatika in Giwa Local Government Area and subsequently engaged them.

A statement on Monday by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said that in the course of the gun duel, ten of the bandits were eliminated while several others escaped with gunshot injuries.

He said one Alhaji Abubakar Usman, who is likely to have been kidnapped in a neighbouring state and was being held by bandits in the area, was rescued by the troops, and is being debriefed at the moment.

“The bandits who managed to escape left behind several motorcycles, one revolver, mobile phones, torchlights and some charms. One of the sheds used by the bandits to hold hostages was burnt.

“The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, commended the security forces for taking out the notorious bandits. The Governor wishes the troops and personnel more success in the ongoing operations across the state.

“Furthermore, the government is appealing to residents of Fatika general area to report to security agencies anyone found seeking medical attention for questionable injuries on these numbers: 09034000060 and 08170189999.

“All information received will be treated with the utmost confidentiality,” the commissioner added.