The Kaduna State Police Command has stated that all of those responsible for the recent incident in Southern Kaduna will face harsh punishment in accordance with the law.

Fidel Info reports that DSP Muhammad Jalige, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed to news reporters in Kaduna, the state’s capital, that gunmen had really assaulted the southern region of the state early on Sunday.

The police spokesman stated that security personnel were in control of the situation and that all of the involved criminals will be apprehended.

He said, “From the briefing, I received from the Area Commander, trouble started a couple of days ago when a boy rearing cattle was murdered.

“We have been trying to manage the situation while investigating the sad occurrence before trouble broke out.”

“We have been trying to manage the situation while investigating the sad occurrence before trouble broke out.”

“But for the timely intervention of joint security personnel coordinated by the Area Commander, the terrorists would have had a field day.”

“Repelling  the hoodlums was a tedious task for our security agencies, but they were successful as the terrorists scampered away from the scene.”

Seven bandits were slain by Nigerian Army and Navy personnel during clearance operations in Kaduna State’s Kasso General area of Chikun Local Government Area.

Fidel Info reports that Samuel Aruwan, the state’s commissioner for internal security and affairs, revealed this on Friday. He said the troops came into contact with bandits near the Kasso village of Ungwan Rimi and engaged them in a fierce battle before finally subduing them.

Seven of the robbers, he claimed, had been slain, and he added that there was a good chance that more would be killed or injured.

According to Aurwan, the soldiers found five motorcycles, 153 rounds of ammo, seven magazines, and three mobile phones among other things.

He said, “A combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy have neutralised seven bandits during clearance operations in the Kasso general area of Chikun LGA.

“Operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government revealed that the troops embarked on the operations, and made contact with bandits around Ungwan Rimi village in Kasso, near a river.”

“The troops promptly engaged and subdued the bandits after an intense gun duel.”

“Seven bandits were confirmed neutralised during the operation, with the high possibility of even more eliminated and injured across the river.

“The troops recovered five motorcycles, 153 rounds of ammunition, seven magazines and three mobile phones during the operations.”

Receiving the report, Governor Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops for their doggedness and bravery.

“The Governor commends the leadership of Maj-Gen TA Lagbaja, GOC One Division, and Cdre ME Ejumabone, Commandant of Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, in the successful operation.”

As a result of the reported shooting of some police officers nearby, there have been mounting worries about the widespread arrests of residents in the Ndiegoro neighborhood of Aba by members of the Abia State Police Command.

Fidel Info reports that following the murder of a police inspector last Wednesday by local gunmen, two of the assailants were also killed, these arrests were made.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu “condemns in its entirety, any act of hostility against any security agent anywhere in the state, let alone the assassination of a police officer under any pretext whatever,” according to Onyebuchi Ememanka, Chief Press Secretary to the governor.

“The peace and security we all enjoy here and which has set Abia State apart as an oasis of peace is largely attributable to the gallantry and commitment of the officers of the different security agencies in the state.

“It is therefore preposterous and unacceptable that the same officers who strive day and night for our safety will receive any form of hostility from the citizens.”

The Governor, Ememanka said, “assures that government will work with the police in the state to fish out the perpetrators of that heinous act and ensure that they face the law as appropriate.”

Ikpeazu further assured the citizens in the area that his administration is already in talks with all the service commanders of the different security agencies in the State with a view to bringing the situation under control, and ensuring that peace and tranquillity return to the area, adding “Innocent citizens must be protected at all costs. That is the position of the law.”

Ikpeazu urged all to remain calm and go about their businesses without fear, let nor hindrance.

When contacted, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said that he was not aware of any government statement on arrests, stating “Somebody who loses a thing will be looking for it.”

“All I know is that they are raiding perceived black spots in the area.”