In the ongoing campaign of taking the battle to the doorsteps of the bandits, troops of the Nigerian Army Operation Whirl Punch have killed armed bandits in a location several kilometers off Kaduna-Abuja Road.

According to an operational feedback, troops acting on credible intelligence carried out aggressive fighting patrols to Abasiya-Amale area located east of Polewire in Kachia LGA, where they engaged the bandits.

In the fierce battle, the troops overpowered the bandits and subsequently destroyed their hideouts.

The troops also recovered: one AK-47 rifle; two magazines carrying 38 rounds of ammunition and; one cell phone.

According to a statement by the state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, there are strong indications that some bandits escaped with life threatening injuries and might be seeking medical assistance in the general area.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai who received the operational feedback with gratitude, commended the officers and men of the Armed Forces and other agencies under the leadership of GOC One Division, Major General TA Lagbaja, presently pursuing the onslaught against bandits and terrorists elements.