The troops of operation FOREST SANITY have neutralized bandits in Kaduna State when they engaged the bandits on arrival at a collection point with superior fire power, with the recovery of arms and ammunition.
Director Defence Media Opertions Major General Musa Danmadami disclosed this in a press statement issued to Defence Correspondents.
He said…
“On 10 April 2023, based on credible intelligence, troops of Operation FOREST SANITY in conjunction with Defence Headquarters Special Forces apprehended a bandit leader errand boy at Mando community in Gabi Local Government Area of Kaduna. The errand boy who was sent to purchase quantity one thousand (1,000) rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition”.
“In a follow up operation troops in ambush position engaged bandits on arrival at a collection point with superior fire power and neutralized 2 bandits. Troops recovered two (2) AK 47 rifles, six (6) AK 47 rifle magazines, two hundred and fifty (250) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, assorted charms and the sum of two hundred thousand naira (200,000) amongst 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 criminal activities”.