The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has eliminated scores of terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during a joint clearance operation in Gumki Forest, Kangiwa.
The operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday as part of ongoing efforts by security forces to rid the state of terrorists and other criminal elements.
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, said the operation resulted in the recovery of one PKT rifle with 174 rounds of live ammunition and one AK-47 rifle with 14 rounds of live ammunition.
Other items recovered during the operation included military camouflage uniforms, a pair of boots, two mobile phones, charms and four motorcycles.
The Command said the cleared area remained calm while joint operations continued to prevent terrorists and other criminal elements from regrouping or regaining access to the area.
Commenting on the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for their gallantry and dedication to duty.
Hadejia reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustained, coordinated and intelligence-led operations against banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality across the state.
He urged members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could assist ongoing operations and help prevent criminal activities.
The Commissioner assured residents that the Command, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, would continue to take proactive measures to protect lives and property and maintain peace across Kebbi State.
