A security breach at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna and the kidnapping of students from the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization are believed to have been caused by the notorious bandit Boderi Isiya, who has narrowly evaded being neutralized..
Although, Army soldiers in Kaduna state’s Chikun local government shot and killed his lethal second in command as well as a number of other fighters.
These were announced in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner of internal security and home affairs.
According to him, security services gave the Kaduna State Government an operational feedback about the development.
According to Aruwan, it was determined after a careful investigation including reliable human intelligence sources that the combat-ready soldiers had dealt Boderi and his terrorist organization a nasty day.
In their hasty departure, the thieves were ambushed once more by troops in the general area of Sabon Gida.
He said “The troops engaged the bandits ferociously and ultimately subdued them.
“Corpses and weapons were recovered at the scene, while some of the terrorists eventually died from bullet wounds.
“Boderi’s deadly second in command, one Musti, was among those identified to have been eliminated, alongside one Yellow Mai-Madrid and one Dan-Katsinawa, with others yet to be identified. Some of the terrorists are battling with life-threatening wounds.
“Musti and Boderi were responsible for the security breach at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and kidnappings of students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, the Emir of Bungudu and several other citizens last year.
“The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai praised the troops for this commendable feat under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, One Division, Major General T.A. Lagbaja, being the latest of notable breakthroughs recorded since he took command.
“The Kaduna State Government will keep the public updated on further developments.”
