Major-General John Enenche
By Anthony Maliki
The military said it killed 70 armed bandits and cattle rustlers in a combined ground and air offensive on Friday June 5, 2020 at Kachia forest, Kaduna State.
The offensive followed timely and credible information on the bandits’ movement within the area.
In a statement Saturday Major-General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters said troops of ‘Operation Thunder Strike’ under “Operation Accord” in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and local vigilantes conducted a clearance patrol to Kachia Forest.
According to him, troops pursued the bandits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun Local Government Area into the forest, their location identified and engaged by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships.
He said as a matter of security concern, people in the area should report those with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces, to ensure that the escapees are mopped up.
Major-General Enenche said troops of Operation Yaki in blocking positions for “Operation Accord” at outskirts of Kankomi village apprehended two bandits’ logistics suppliers.
