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Troops kill nine suspected bandits in Kaduna

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed nine suspected bandits and recovered dangerous automatic weapons and ammunition in Kaduna State.

The army said in a post on its official X Handle on Friday the encounter took place at Kampani Doka and Rifigoro communities of Birnin Gwari local government area of the state.

According to the force, the troops conducted offensive operations into the terrorists’ stronghold near Kampani Doka and met strong resistance from the criminals who opened fire upon sighting the troops.

The post read: “In a shootout that lasted for hours, the gallant troops subdued the criminal elements with superior firepower, thereby neutralising seven of the terrorists.

“The troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, eight AK 47 magazines (four fully loaded with 120 rounds of 7.62mm Special), a magazine carrier, and motorcycles.

“Other items include three mobile cell phones, two Baofeng communication radios, and three pairs of civil clothes.

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“The troops further projected the offensives to Gayam village of the same local government area, where a notorious insurgent leader was neutralised.

“Some of his accomplices fled with gunshot wounds, leaving behind their weapons and equipment.

“Among the items recovered by the troops were a PKT machine gun with eight rounds of ammunition, a Baofeng radio, multiple communication devices, one SMF magazine, and 14 mobile SIM cards.

“These successful operations, marked by the deletion of key terrorist figures and the seizure of dangerous weapons, are a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to the region.”

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