The Nigerian Air Force on Monday, neutralized a group of bandits congregating in a location to carry out attacks in Birnin Gwari local government government area, following credible intelligence information.
The Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs had on Sunday, 2nd May 2021 received intelligence of bandits congregating at the outskirts of Kugu in the local government area, which is also proximal to some villages in Shiroro local government of Niger state.
A statement by the Kaduna state Commissioner of the Ministry, Samuel Aruwan on Tuesday said “On receipt of the intelligence – which was dispatched to the military and other security agencies for further confirmation and action – the NAF component of Operation Thunder Strike (OPTS) mobilized for armed reconnaissance.
“The first mission was conducted over the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road, Kuriga, Polewire, Gagafada, Manini, Udawa, Labi, Buruku and adjoining settlements.
“The target location was acquired and the bandits were engaged and neutralized accordingly at the outskirts of Kugu village.
“In a second mission, armed reconnaissance was carried out over the Kaduna-Abuja road, Olam Company, Rugu, Akilbu, Polewire, Rijana, Kateri and Jere.
“Normal human and vehicular movements were observed.
“Receiving the feedback, Governor Nasir El-Rufai thanked the air component and all the agencies involved for the successful missions,” the statement reads.
