Troops Of Operation ACCORD Kill 70 Bandits In Kachia Forest

…Urge General Public to provide Credible Information on Criminal Elements

The Military High Command says Troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE under Operation ACCORD in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and Local Vigilantes has neutralized not fewer than 70 bandits and cattle rustlers in Kachia Forest of Kaduna State.

This was contained in a Press Statement released on Friday by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major -General John Enenche in Abuja.

Major -General Enench noted that the feat was achieved followed timely and credible information on the bandit’s movement within the area. He added that the troops pursued the bandits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun LGA into the forest.

“In a combined ground and air offensive on 5 June 2020, troops of Operation THUNDER STRIKE under Operation ACCORD in conjunction with troops of 312 Artillery Regiment and Local Vigilantes conducted a clearance patrol to Kachia Forest and neutralized some armed bandits/cattle rustlers. This followed timely and credible information on the bandit’s movement within the area.

“Troops pursued the bandits through Gidan Maikeri village in Chikun LGA into the forest. Their location was identified and consequently engaged by Nigerian Air Force helicopter gunships. After the air interdiction, seventy (70) bandits were confirmed killed by human intelligence while others escaped with injuries. The troops are exploiting the forest. Details to follow as they unfold.

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“As a matter of security concern, people in this general area should report those with sudden and suspicious injuries to the security forces. This is to ensure that the escapees are mopped up, ” he said.

In a related development, troops of Operation YAKI in blocking positions for Operation ACCORD at the outskirts of Kankomi village apprehended 2 bandits’ logistics suppliers. Items recovered include recharge cards, cigarettes, soft drinks, and groceries.

Major -General John Enenche therefore
urged the general public to continue to provide timely and credible information that would assist in eliminating bandits and other criminal elements in the Country.