Southern Kaduna: Troops Neutralise Notorious Bandits, Rescue 25 Kidnap Victims
Troops from Operation Safe Haven neutralized notorious bandits in Southern Kaduna, rescued 25 kidnap victims, and recovered hard drugs and materials during Operation Gopden Peace to ensure security for the harvest season and yuletide.
Troops from the Third Division Operation Safe Haven have eliminated no notorious bandies in Southern Kaduna and rescued no fewer than 25 kidnap victims, a military statement said on Thursday.
The military noted that the operation resulted in the clearance of bandit hideouts, the neutralization of notorious bandits, and the rescue of the kidnapped victims.
Additionally, it stated that several hard drugs, including Tramadol, energy drinks, and clothing materials, were recovered during the operation.
It was further said that the operation, code-named Operation Gopden Peace, was conducted to ensure a secure harvest season and peaceful yuletide celebrations in the Joint Operations Area.
"Troops carried out intelligence-based offensive operations at several locations, including Ruwan Sanye, Randa, Rafin Gora, Libere Gari, and Libere Makaranta in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna
"Additionally, troops discovered an illegal clinic where the bandits treated their injured cohorts. The area has been cleared, and further operations are ongoing to intercept the remaining fleeing bandits.
"3 Division/Operation Safe Haven remains committed to ensuring the security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area. The public is urged to continue supporting security agencies with timely intelligence to rid the area of criminal elements," the military added.
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