The operatives of the Nigeria police recorded a ground-breaking success in a fight against banditry and terrorism during an operation carried out on Wednesday, February 5, in Kaduna state.
According to police spokesperson, Frank Mba, the operation was carried out by the special operatives of Operation Puff Adder in collaboration with the special forces of the Police Airwing.
It was gathered that the operatives invaded the camp of the Ansaru terror group in Kuduru Forest, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna state and killed over 250 members of the group. The camp also reportedly housed bandits and kidnappers.
Sadly, some operatives of the police sustained minor injuries after the helicopter providing assistance from the airwas shot by the bandits.
The operation was conducted following intelligence which linked the camp elements with the series of violence across the country.
Operatives of the police who were sadly injured in the operation are reportedly receiving treatment and are in a stable condition.
According to Mba, the officers sustained minor injuries after the bandits attacked the police helicopter providing assistance for the ground troops from the air. The helicopter was, however, successfully landed while the two officers, the pilot and his colleague, were safely evacuated. The police helicopter is also reportedly on its way from Kaduna back to Abuja.
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has assured Nigerians of safety and sustained intelligence-led operations against bandits across the length and breadth of the nation.
Adamu was full of commendations for the operatives currently conducting the special mission.
