By Sani Dutsinma
Police and military personnel conducting a joint operation in Kebbi State have neutralised terrorist elements and recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles and other items during a clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
According to him, the operation was conducted in Gumki Forest, a known route used by bandits and Lakurawa elements.
He said the joint team successfully engaged and neutralised terrorist elements operating within the area.
The joint team recovered several items, including one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, a pair of military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.
The statement added that the area remains relatively calm, while joint operations are ongoing to further clear the area and rid the state of criminal elements.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty and. reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining coordinated and intelligence-led operations with other security agencies to counter banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality in the State.
He further urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
