Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- The Kaduna State Police Command said it has neutralised several suspected bandits and arrested alleged gunrunners during intelligence-led clearance operations conducted in February 2026.

Addressing journalists in Kaduna, the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, said the coordinated operations targeted identified bandits' camps and criminal hideouts across Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi and Kauru Local Government Areas.

According to him, security operatives engaged the suspects in fierce gun battles, leading to the dislodgement of multiple camps. While several suspected bandits were neutralised, others reportedly fled with gunshot injuries. The police also arrested suspected informants and drug suppliers believed to be aiding...