By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the Military, has eliminated scores of terrorist in a joint clearance operation at Gumki Forest in Kangiwa, Kebbi State.
A statement issued by Bashir Usman, Police Public Relations Officer, indicates that the operation which was conducted early Monday morning led to the recovery of one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition, one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition, military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.
The statement adds that the cleared area remains calm while the joint operations continue to rid the state of criminal elements.
Umar Hadejia, Commissioner of Police, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to coordinated and intelligence-led operations against banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality and urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
