Troops gun down bandits while attempting to pick up N1.5m ransom in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian military have successfully eliminated two bandits during a ransom collection attempt in Mai-Iddo village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The criminals were attempting to collect ₦1.5 million in exchange for four hostages, including three women and a child, who had been abducted the previous week.

According to reports, the military coordinated efforts with local vigilantes and a family member of the victims, setting a strategic trap for the bandits.

This operation resulted in the safe rescue of the hostages and the elimination of the criminals before they could escape with the ransom.

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“The arrangements had been concluded with the troops with the man who will be taking the ransom to them and a vigilante. On getting to the particular location, the troops took cover.

‘’As two of the bandits came out to pick the ransom, the troops opened fire at them and killed the two of them instantly,” a community leader told Daily Trust.

The operation led to the safe rescue of the four captives, who have since been reunited with their families.