The governor reacts as Nigerian troops repel attack by gunmen on military posts. The Kaduna government has announced that Nigerian army forces repelled an attack by bandits in Kankomi, Chikun state LGA.
Homeland Security and Home Affairs Commissioner Samuel Aruwan revealed troops killed one of the attackers while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Aruwan said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday. However, he said troops scouting the attackers' retreat route found three bodies, adding that they "appeared to be locals killed by fleeing bandits were killed.
"The Kaduna state government has been briefed on the development of the comments, which noted the bravery of the troops in overcoming the bandits," the statement said. “The attackers tried to infiltrate the place where the troops were located.
In response, vigilante troops engaged them in a bitter gun duel that lasted over an hour. "This led to the elimination of one of the terrorists, who was wearing military camouflage combat gear, as seen in attached photo . “Others escaped with bullets. Wounds evidenced by bloodstains on their retreat path.
The commissioner added that troops seized an AK-47 rifle, seven AK-47 magazines, seven rounds of ammunition and five locally-made grenades. Aruwan said in a separate development that Operation Forest Sanity troops were conducting clean-up patrols along the Gwagwada-Chikun-Sarkin Pawa axis, which stretches from Chikun LGA to nearby interstate border areas.
According to the report, contact was made with terrorists on a hill in front of Kafaiyo. A terrorist was neutralized and an AK-47 rifle was recovered, the statement said. The commissioner said that two terrorists fled when they spotted the troops, leaving their motorcycles, which were confiscated.
He said the troops completely cleared several terror camps around Kafaiyo, Dafako, Kopi and Gadani. Aruwan said Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai welcomed the comments with sadness and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. , while they pray for the rest of their souls.
He said el-Rufai expressed his gratitude to the troops for their persistent efforts and dedication. Aruwan also advised citizens in the area not to shelter or assist suspected people seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds. "Such cases must be reported to the security center on telephone numbers 09034000060 and 08170189999," he added.
"Aggressive combat patrols are underway in the general area and citizens will be notified of new developments.
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