“Birnin Gwari recorded the highest figure of 77 deaths, followed by Chikun with 52, Igabi 45,Giwa 42, Kajuru 20 deaths in the first quarter.
“Southern Kaduna Senatorial District had 68 deaths in total, of which 5 were women and two below the age of 18.“And the Northern senatorial zone is the least affected with 19 people killed and Zaria has the highest casualty of six.“As earlier highlighted, 64 armed bandits were neutralised during engagements with ground forces.
“Multiple scores of bandits were neutralised via about 150 targeted aerial missions conducted by the Niger Airforce. These missions were initiated based on credible intelligence of bandit activity and locations of camps, which were targeted and destroyed. “Several gunrunners have been intercepted and arrested with arms and ammunition recovered in the first quarter. 36 AK47 rifles, 1959 rounds of live ammunition and one rocket propelled grenade were recovered.”The commissioner further stated that investigations are ongoing towards dismantling more gun-running networks and blocking arms routes into the state.
He expressed the government’s sympathy for individuals and groups who have suffered terrible loss and hardship as a result of violence and insecurity.He also reiterated the resolve of the Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led government to intensify efforts towards enduring peace and security across the state.
Me yasa baza kayi suluhu da Dan taadanci ba,
El Rufai still walking around on the streets . This country is not working properly 😡😠😡😒
It's a gloomy report, but commendable for the state govt to have released it. Hopefully, it aid in making decisions to effectively secure the state.
Mr governor what is happening
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