The Kaduna State Police Command has killed two suspected armed bandits and recovered firearms and ammunition during a security operation in the Giwalga area of Bayan Kogi District, Giwa Local Government Area.
The operation followed intelligence reports that notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Sanusi Bajira, was mobilising his gang to attack the community.
The bandits had reportedly imposed an illegal levy on residents of Idissu Village, threatening violence after the villagers failed to meet their demands.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Acting on the intelligence, the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, directed the Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to deploy operatives immediately.
A combined team of police personnel and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was dispatched to the area, where they encountered an ambush set by the bandits. A fierce gunfight ensued, but the security team overpowered the attackers.
Two bandits were killed, several others escaped with gunshot injuries, and police recovered two guns and five rounds of ammunition.
