Nigerian Army Troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Punch have killed a notorious bandit, Buhari Alhaji Halidu, popularly known as Buharin Yadi.
This was during an operation in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
He was killed by the security forces along with 35 members of his gang.
According to a statement by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, Buharin Yadi and some members of his gang were neutralised during a fierce gun battle with troops of Operation Whirl Punch.
General Officer Commanding One Division, Major General Mayirenso Saraso, coordinated the men around Idasu forest at the boundaries between Giwa local government of Kaduna State and Sabuwa local government of Katsina State.
He said the troops began the covert operation in by relying on an intelligence report on terrorists’ movement from Samunaka, Saulawa area of Katsina State.
On advancing to Samunaka, the troops found the settlement destroyed and cattle killed, evidence of recent criminal activity by the bandits.
“A ferocious battle quickly followed, as approaching terrorists were pounded with artillery rounds at Hayin Almajiri. The troops then fought bravely through an ambush, to attain their objective. Initial assessments indicate that at least 36 bandits were eliminated in the engagement.
Eventually, it was confirmed that one of those neutralized was Kachalla Buharin Yadi.
Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has expressed his elation at the development.
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