Troops gun down members of terror group

By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna

The Nigeria Army troops said a notorious bandit leader; Boderi Isiya narrowly escaped being neutralised, while his deadly second in command and several other fighters were gunned down by the troops.

Musti who was killed by the troops and the leader, Boderi lsiya were reportedly responsible for the security breach at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and kidnappings of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, the Emir of Bungudu and several other citizens last year.

According to Kaduna State Government Security update on Saturday 10th September 2022 signed by the State Internal Security and Home Affairs Commissioner Mr Samuel Aruwan, the security agencies informed the State Government of this development in an operational feedback.

“A painstaking check with credible human intelligence sources further confirmed that Boderi and his terror group had a bad day in the hands of the combat-ready troops,” it stated.

According to the reports, the troops engaged the bandits around the Tollgate general area of Chikun LGA.

“The bandits scrambled in retreat, only to run into another ambush laid by the troops in Sabon Gida general area,” troops stated.

The troops engaged the bandits ferociously, and ultimately subdued them. “Corpses and weapons were recovered at the scene, while some of the terrorists eventually died from bullet wounds.

“Boderi’s deadly second in command, one Musti, was among those identified to have been eliminated, alongside one Yellow Mai-Madrid and one Dan-Katsinawa, with others yet to be identified. Some of the terrorists are battling with life-threatening wounds.

“Musti and Boderi were responsible for the security breach at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and kidnappings of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, the Emir of Bungudu and several other citizens last year.

“The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops for this commendable feat under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, One Division, Major General T.A. Lagbaja, being the latest of notable breakthroughs recorded since he took command.

“The Kaduna State Government will keep the public updated on further developments,” it stated, urging citizens with useful information regarding the bandits reported to be seeking medical attention in the general area and elsewhere, to bring such information forward via the following numbers: 09034000060, 08170189999.