Troops from the 1 Division Nigerian Army conducted a successful offensive against bandits’ camps in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, resulting in the rescue of four kidnapped individuals.
Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the operation’s success on August 2.
The troops engaged the bandits and kidnappers with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their captives and flee with gunshot wounds.
The operation also led to the capture of a bandit’s motorcycle and the destruction of their camp.
Major General Bamidele Alabi, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander of Operation Whirl Punch, praised the troops for their professionalism and resilience during the operation.