This was contained in a statement issued by the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Monday November 14, 2022.
It said that a report from credible human intelligence sources on the ground confirmed that some kidnapped victims were thus able to escape from the general area.
“Similarly, in Walawa, Giwa LGA, an active location was targeted and struck successfully, the statement said.
It was also reported that in Chikun LGA, armed surveillance was carried out over Faka, Kangon Kadi, Damba, Ungwan Turai, Galbi, Gwagwada and environs. Terrorists were sighted about 4km Northwest of Godani, and were neutralized.
In Kuduru, an active terrorists’ location was sighted and struck with rockets.
“In Igabi LGA, operations were conducted over Riyawa, Alhaji Isiaka, Rima, Riyawa, Rumana, Ungwan Liman, Mai Gishiri and the Kaduna Airport area, with no significant activity noticed. A similar situation obtained in Sabon Birnin, Anaba, Malumi, Wusono and Kerawa,” the statement added.
In Kawara area of Igabi LGA, a strike was carried out on an identified bandit location where bandits were confirmed neutralized by the strike.
Also covered by the aerial patrols were the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail line, as well as Jere, Katari, Olam Farms, Gwagwada, Sarkin Pawa, Abulo, Mangoro, Chikwale and environs. Normal human and vehicular activities were observed, with no threats encountered.
The Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road and adjoining areas were similarly covered: Buruku, Labi, Udawa, Manini and Polewire up to Kajuru, Jaka da Rabi and Maguzawa.
Normal activities were observed during aerial patrols over Kajuru, Kankomi, Kutura, Kuzo, Ungwan Magami and Ruga areas.