The Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan has said that the Ministry has at around 9:44am received a distress call that armed bandits attacking Sabon Layi village in Birnin Gwari LGA.
In a statement, the Commissioner confirmed that the bandits were sighted shooting, rustling cattle, looting properties and committing other heinous crimes, a situation which had residents scampering for safety.
He explained that immediately, the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch was contacted for action, and the unit responded promptly to the location.
He further explained that on arrival at Sabon Layi, a thorough scan revealed normal human activities at the reported location.
He However, maintained that about four kilometers North of Sabon Layi village, the bandits were sighted fleeing for cover from the aircraft. They were engaged and neutralized in several passes.
“No further movement was observed after the strike. The aircraft sustained its presence overhead before withdrawing.”
Aruwan noted that while the government awaits a formal report on the initial attack in Sabon Layi village, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has praised the Air Component for the prompt action, and conveyed his gratitude for neutralizing the fleeing bandits.
