KDSG Security Update: Tuesday 20th April 2021.
Troops arrest suspected bandit in Jema'a local government area
- Police foil kidnap attempt in Chikun local government area
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have reported the arrest of a suspected bandit in Jagindi, Jema'a local government area.
The suspect, Hussaini Damina, had been wanted for some time, and is believed to have been involved in the deadly attack on Ungwan Bido, same LGA, in late November of 2020, which left six people dead and two injured.
Damina is reported to be an associate of another notorious bandit, Umar Wakili Yusuf, who was himself arrested on April 15th 2021.
Acting on a tip-off on Monday, the troops apprehended Damina in the Jagindi area, and subsequently arrested him.
Investigations are in progress following his arrest.
In another development, a police patrol team foiled an attempt by armed bandits to kidnap the occupants of a truck along the Udawa-Buruku road in Chikun local government area.
The bandits had barricaded the road and opened fire on a truck loaded with 22 tricycles. The patrol team arrived the scene in time to foil the attack, as the bandits retreated into the bushes.
The truck driver, one Suleiman Yahaya, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to hospital, while the truck and cargo were recovered intact. Efforts are ongoing to trail the fleeing criminals.
Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended the troops for the arrest in Jema'a LGA, and charged security agencies to ensure vigorous and thorough investigations.
The Governor also commended the Kaduna State Police Command for the swift response towards foiling the attack in Chikun LGA, and wished the injured driver a quick recovery.
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.
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