Troops of Operation Forest Sanity in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces have killed six bandits during an operation in Giwa Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna State.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Musa Danmadami, spoke in a statement on Saturday, adding that the six bandits were killed during a gun battle on Friday, following a raid on their hideout at Maidaro village in Giwa LGA by the Special Forces.
According to Danmadami, several arms and ammunition were also, recovered by the troops, even as their camps were also destroyed during the covert operation.
The statement reads: “In an ensued fire fight, troops neutralized six terrorists and recovered five AK 47 rifles, 192 rounds of 7.62 by 39 mm Special ammunition.
“Also recovered were 74 rounds of 7.62 by 54mm Special ammunition, nine AK 47 rifle magazines, three improvised explosive devices, IEDs, three Baofeng radios, one PKM, three motorcycles among other sundry items.
“The military high command commends troops of Operation Forest Sanity and encourages the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorist and all criminal activities within their area.”
