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Troops of the 2Battalion of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday neutralized several bandits in Ungwan Danko village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The village shares a border with Kidandan town of Giwa Local Government Area.
The State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said the bandits had earlier invaded the village, abducted four persons, a woman and three children who attempted to escape.
He said, “However, the troops mobilized to the location, laid an ambush, and intercepted the bandits, cutting off their escape.
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“In the ensuing firefight, several bandits were neutralized, and others escaped with bullet wounds.