Troops of the Nigerian Army has neutralized a notorious bandits leader terrorizing North West in the last decade Buharin Yadi and dozens of his fighters around Idasu forest, boundaries between Giwa local government area of Kaduna State and Sabuwa Local government of Katsina State.
In a statement by the overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan says the troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch rained down fire on the kingpin known as Buhari Alhaji Halidu alias Buharin Yadi and his cohorts.
According to the Statement, Halidu was neutralized in a fierce battle with the troops under the coordination of their Commander, also the General Officer Commanding of One Division Nigerian Army, Major General M Saraso which took place around Idasu forest at the boundaries.
It says the troops began the covert operation in response to intelligence reports on terrorists’ movement from Samunaka, Saulawa area of Katsina State.
“On advancing to Samunaka, the troops found the settlement destroyed and cattle killed, evidence of recent criminal activity by the bandits”
“A ferocious battle quickly followed, as approaching terrorists were pounded with artillery rounds at Hayin Almajiri. The troops then fought bravely through an ambush, to attain their objective.
The statement explains that, Initial assessments indicate that at least 36 bandits were eliminated in the engagement.
“It was eventually verified that one of those neutralized was Kachalla Buharin Yadi”
“Kachalla Buhari Alhaji Halidu (also known as Buharin Yadi or Buhari Janar) and the brigands under his command had been unleashing terror on citizens in Kidandan/Galadimawa general areas of Giwa LGA, Sabon Birni/Kerawa general areas of Igabi LGA, other locations in nearby Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State, and indeed some parts of Niger and Zamfara States”
“Buharin Yadi was involved in large-scale cattle rustling, arms trading and drug trafficking. He had led his gang in the pillaging of communities and the slaughter and kidnapping of thousands of citizens in Kaduna and neighboring states”
Receiving the report, Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Uba Sani commended the GOC, Major General Saraso for his sterling leadership, and lauded the troops for the comprehensive victory.
The Governor Sani reassured security forces in Kaduna State of his unflinching support and the continued collaborative stance of the Government.
Malam Uba Sani informed Members of the public that some of the terrorists sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter, henced the need for the Citizens in the general area and beyond not to render assistance medical or otherwise to individuals carrying suspicious injuries, but to immediately report such to security agencies.
“The Kaduna State Security Operations Room is available 24 hours a day to receive reports of this nature on the phone lines 09034000060 and 08170189999”
“Special operations against bandits continue in the general area. Citizens are urged to continue to volunteer supportive information to the security forces and the government”
REL/AMINU DALHATU
