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Military kill five bandits, recover arms in Kaduna state

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Nigerian Army troops operating under the One Division section  in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, on Friday, eliminated five bandits and recovered four AK-7 rifles, six AK-47 magazines and 24 rounds of 7.62mm from them.

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This revelation was made known by the via a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations One Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, in Kaduna state on Friday.

He npted  that the troops conducted a clearance operation on Kaso hills general area and Kanti-Tantatu in Kubusu forest in Kaduna state.

He said the operation was, “to deprive bandits and criminals freedom of action so as to create an enabling environment for economic activities and legitimate businesses to strive.”

According to Yahaya, the operation started on Thursday till the early hours of Friday, adding that the bandits suffered a heavy blow.

He added that three motorcycles, two handsets, one matchet and some charms were also recovered.

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