POLICE, MILITARY NEUTRALISE TERRORIST ELEMENTS, RECOVER ARMS, MOTORCYCLES IN KANGIWA, KEBBI STATE
The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the Military, has neutralised terrorist elements during a joint clearance operation at Gumki Forest in Kangiwa, Kebbi State.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, indicates that the operation was conducted at about 6:05 a.m. on Monday and led to the recovery of one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.
The statement adds that the area remains relatively calm, while joint operations continue to clear the area and rid the state of criminal elements.
The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to coordinated and intelligence-led operations against banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality, and urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
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