Police, military neutralise several insurgents, recover rifles, ammunition, motorcycles
The Kebbi Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has neutralised several suspected terrorists and recovered rifles, ammunition, motorcycles, and other items during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. He said the operation was […] Police, military…
In a coordinated operation between the Kebbi Police Command and military forces, suspected terrorists were neutralized and various items were recovered from Gumki Forest in Kangiwa, Arewa Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Bashir Usman, announced this on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. The clearance took place at around 6:05 a.m. local time, targeting a known route utilized by bandits and Lakurawa elements in the region.
During the operation, the joint security team successfully engaged and eliminated several militants. The recovery included one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, a pair of military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms, and four motorcycles. Usman highlighted the ongoing efforts to clear the area of criminal elements, stating that the region has returned to a relatively calm state following the successful operation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, praised the officers for their bravery and dedication, emphasizing the command's commitment to continued intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to combat banditry, terrorism, and other forms of criminality in the state. Hadejia also encouraged the public to provide timely and credible information to aid in the ongoing efforts to protect lives and property.
The police commissioner assured residents of the command's resolve to collaborate with other agencies to maintain peace and security across Kebbi.
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