Ongoing clearance operation by 1 Division Nigerian Army has continue to yield positive results as troops made contact with bandits and criminal elements in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Gatekeepers News reports that during the well planned and adequately executed operation, troops neutralized 3 bandits and captured one AK 47 rifle, two locally fabricated AK 47 rifles, seven AK 47 magazines and eight motorcycles.
Others include three locally made magazines, six mobile phones, drugs and charms.
The development was contained in a statement signed by Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Tuesday.
He said the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander operation Whirl Punch Maj Gen BA Alabi has commended the successes recorded by the gallant troops and charged them to continue the tempo and aggressiveness until all criminal elements are completely eradicated.
