Troops kill five suspected bandits in Kaduna

Troops have killed five suspected bandits during a clearance operation in Kaduna State.

The Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, who confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Kaduna, said the operation was carried out by troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch.

He said the operation was conducted to create a conducive environment for the country’s general elections.