Kaduna State Government, says security operatives have rescued two persons from bandits around rigasa community in Igabi Local Government Area in Kaduna State .
The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna.
Aruwan said the security agencies have informed the Kaduna State Government that they have repelled armed bandits on Friday night in Igabi local government area.
He said that the armed bandits ambushed troops and security operatives patrolling Rigasa-Link Road at Rugar Bello Junction.
He explaind that the operatives rescued two persons, Sahabi Lawal and Dan Aliko while Sani Khalil is still missing.
He also disclosed that the Armoured Personnel Carrier of the police was riddled with bullets.
“The bandits who were denied freedom of action escaped while stray bullets hit two citizens driving from the Mando axis of the Rigasa-Link Road.
“The two citizens were rushed to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital but sadly, one of them, one Rabiu Awwal died while the second citizen (Umar El-Khattab) is responding to treatment.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sent a condolence to the deceased’s family and offered prayers for the repose of his soul.
”The Governor wishes the citizen recuperating a speedy recovery.
Aruwan saidthe Governor also commended the troops and police personnel that repelled the armed bandits and rescued of two citizens.
“The troops and police are still carrying out aggressive patrols in the general area.
“The government will continue to keep citizens informed of security development. “Aruwan stated
