A total of 168 bandits were killed in Kaduna State in the last six months, while 74 automatic rifles and 5,398 ammunition were also recovered.
“Presenting the security update, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Homeland Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, revealed that 168 bandits were killed, 74 automatic rifles and 5,398 ammunition were recovered from the bandits within six months. He said the success recorded was a result of improved measures recently employed by both the security agencies and state government in strengthening its intelligence network.
“The commissioner further noted the significance of blocking the flow of illicit drugs that fuelled criminality and affirmed the significant relationship between illicit drugs and banditry. He called on all security agencies to upscale their collaboration to decisively deal with all forms of criminality in the country.
“Also speaking, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation Safe Haven , Major General Ibrahim Ali, noted the positive impact of the synergy between troops of OPSH and Kaduna State Vigilante Group in the area of information gathering.
“The meeting, which was held in Government House Kaduna, was attended by the state executives, heads of security agencies as well as traditional and community leaders of the state.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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