At least, seven bandits were killed by troops of 1 Mechanised Division and Operation Whirl Punch of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna.
The bandits were neutralized during clearance operations in Birnin-Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas of the State.
Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Musa Yahaya, in a statement, said the troops neutralised four bandits who had been terrorising the residents of Kampanin Doka village at Birnin Gwari.
Yahaya said one AK-47 rifle, magazine, and 14 motorcycles were recovered from the criminals during the operation.
Similarly, the troops killed a bandit in another operation while attempting to attack some farmers at Sabon Sara village, while the rest withdrew in disarray with gunshot wounds.
During the operation, the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles while one of the farmers, Abdulrahman Aliyu sustained injuries.
The army spokesman further disclosed that two bandits were killed by troops during a clearance operation around Kankomi, Juji, Gwantu, Kujeni, Kikwari, and Kaso general areas in Chikun Local Government Area.
He also disclosed that the troops recovered some dangerous weapons including an AK-47 rifle and other ammunitions from the bandits.
