BY FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Troops of OPERATION ACCORD has killed seventy bandits in KACHIA FOREST in Kaduna state, thisaccording to the latest information from the Defence Media Operation(DMO).
A Press release made available on Saturday and signed by the Coordinator Defence Media Operation, MAJ.GEN JOHN ENENCHE said troops of Operation accord has killed seventy bandits in the KACHIA FOREST area of Kaduna during a clearance operation.
The Statement said: “In a combined ground and air offensive on 5 June 2020, troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE under Operation ACCORD in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and Local Vigilantes conducted a clearance patrol to Kachia Forest and neutralized some armed bandits/cattle rustlers.
“This followed a timely and credible information on the bandits movement within the area. Troops pursued the bandits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun LGA into the forest. Their location was identified and consequently engaged by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships. After the air interdiction, seventy (70) bandits were confirmed killed by human intelligence while others escaped with injuries. The troops are exploiting the forest. Details to follow as they unfold”, the statement said.
MAJ GEN ENENCHE in the statement appealed to indigenes and people living in these areas to assist the military by reporting people with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces.
“As a matter of security concern, people in this general area should report those with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces. This is to ensure that the escapees are mopped up”, ENENCHE appealed.
“Relatedly, troops of Operation YAKI in blocking positions for Operation ACCORD at outskirts of Kankomi village apprehended 2 bandits’ logistics suppliers. Items recovered include: recharge cards, cigarettes, soft drinks and groceries.
The statement concluded by congratulating the gallant troops for service to their fatherland while urging the members of the public to continue to cooperate with the military in the fight against insurgency.
“The Military High Command congratulates Operation THUNDER STRIKE, Operation YAKI and Air Component of Operation ACCORD, for their dexterity. While the general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information that would assist in eliminating bandits and other criminal elements in the Country”, the statement concluded.
