The Kaduna State government has disclosed
that security forces recorded a major success in the ongoing Operation Forest
Sanity against terrorists in the State, as scores of bandits were neutralised
by ground troops and air assets.
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security
and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Saturday, said the
terrorists were killed in Galbi, Chikun local government area of the State.
Aruwan said the security report was
conveyed in operational feedback to the Kaduna State government from the
security agencies.
He further explained that two General
Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), three AK47 rifles and seven motorcycles were
recovered from the enclave of the neutralised bandits.
The statement said: “According to the
feedback, troops of the Operation Forest Sanity supported by assets of the
Nigerian Air Force conducted clearance operations on an identified terrorist
enclave in Galbi general area.
“During their advance, the security forces
crossed River Kaduna and ran into stiff resistance from the insurgents.
“After a fierce firefight, scores of
terrorists were confirmed neutralised as the military forces prevailed.”
The Kaduna State government expressed
excitement at the feedback, and praised the troops for their tenacity “in this
significant victory against the enemy forces.”
The government thanked the troops, Air
Force crews, police personnel, intelligence operatives, and local vigilante
members who contributed to the success of the mission even as it urged the
security forces to increase the momentum and vanquish the terrorists for good.
Aruwan added that troops will continue the
clearance operations in the general area, and other identified areas of
interest across the State.
“The Kaduna State Government hereby
encourages residents to volunteer useful information on activities or movement
of terrorists to security agencies. Citizens may also contact the Kaduna State
Security Operations on 09034000060 or 08170189999,” the statement added.