Operation Forest Sanity troops have neutralized two bandits and cleared many hideouts in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 17, said the troops achieved these breakthroughs during fighting patrols along the Kaboresha-Rijana Forest-Kuzo-Kujeni-Gwanto-Kachia axis.

"The troops set up an ambush position along the Gwanto-Kwasau Road, and thus engaged bandits approaching the location on motorcycles. The troops neutralized two bandits and recovered three motorcycles," the statement read.

"The troops also raided bandits camps in the Kutura-Rijana general area. The bandits fled into the forest on sighting the troops, who then destroyed the camps and recovered three motorcycles,"

Other items recovered include several sets of military uniforms and bandoliers.

"The onslaught against bandits is in progress and government appeals to the general public to continue to volunteer useful information.

"Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed satisfaction and commended the troops for their committed efforts which resulted in the latest success." he added.

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