Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Police raid bandits’ hideouts in Kaduna

Kaduna State Police Command successfully raided and dismantled two bandits’ hideouts in Makarfi LGA, restoring normalcy. Learn more about the operation aga Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-bandits-hideouts-in-kaduna/

Police raid bandits’ hideouts in Kaduna

On Saturday, the Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, dismantled two bandits' hideouts in Makarfi Local Government Area. The operation commenced at 8:00 a.m., as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). DSP Mansir Hassan, the command's spokesman, revealed that the security personnel targeted suspected bandit hideouts around Durum and Danguzuri, extending to the Kano State border.

Two structures at Rugar Mining Goggo and Ungwar Maryamu, Danguzuri, were destroyed and identified as hideouts used by the bandits to hold abducted victims.

Hassan confirmed that normalcy has been restored in the affected areas, and joint security patrols are still ongoing. CP Rabiu Muhammad, the state commissioner of police, praised the communities for their cooperation and commended the bravery of the security operatives. Muhammad reaffirmed the command's determination to continue its offensive against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.

Written by urgent.news from Daily Post Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Also reported by 2 other outlets

Read the original at punchng.com →

More in World

Next-Generation Fighter Jet: Accelerate Development by Expanding Participating Nations

The move to include another like-minded nation in the joint development program for a fighter jet should help accelerate the plane’s development and boost exports.

  • Japan, UK, and Italy to expand fighter jet program with Canada as observer.
  • New international organization formed in 2024 for joint development.
  • Canada may eventually purchase aircraft, boosting exports and capabilities.

More from Sunday 30 August →