In the state’s Birnin Gwari local government area, fleeing bandits were reportedly neutralized by airstrikes, according to the Kaduna State Government.
According to a statement released by Samuel Aruwan, the state’s commissioner for internal security and home affairs, on Wednesday at 9:44 a.m., “The ministry received a distress call of armed bandits invading Sabon Layi village in Birnin Gwari LGA.
“It was confirmed that the bandits were shooting, rustling cattle, looting properties and committing other heinous crimes, a situation which had residents scampering for safety.”
The statement explained that the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch was contacted and the unit responded to the location.
On arrival at Sabon Layi, according to the statement, a thorough scan revealed normal human activities at the reported location but about four kilometres North of Sabon Layi village, the bandits were sighted fleeing for cover from the aircraft and they were engaged and neutralized in several passes.
No further movement was observed after the strike, the statement explained that the aircraft sustained its presence overhead before withdrawing.
While the government awaits a formal report on the initial attack in Sabon Layi village, the statement stated that Governor Nasir El-Rufai has praised the Air Component for the prompt action, and conveyed his gratitude for neutralizing the fleeing bandits.
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