The Joint Police/Military team of Operation Puff Adder and Operation Thunder Strike in Kaduna says it repelled bandits’ attack and rescued three kidnapped victims in the state.

The team also recovered eight bandit operational motorcycles in Kaduna.

The Command Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.

Mr Jalige said the reinvigorated synergy between the security forces in Kaduna had recorded another success on June 7.

He said the bandits while on their mission at Sabon Sara village, attempted to gain access to the Kaduna-Abuja Highway.

He explained that the operatives observed the suspicious movement of bandits, exchanged gunfire, leading to the bandits scampering for safety.

“That resulted in the rescue of a kidnapped Chinese expatriate and two others, abandoning eight of their operational motorcycles.

He added that the victims have been conveyed to a hospital for medical attention  while recovered exhibits were being analysed.

The police spokesperson said investigation was in progress, while efforts were on to arrest the injured bandits.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna Command, Mr Yekini Ayoku, applauded the renewed commitment and synergy between the Police and other sister security agencies,” Mr Jalige said.

“The Command is equally calling on the nearby communities and beyond to report any person seen nursing a suspected gun injury to the nearest security formation as quick action will be taken,” the spokesperson added.

(NAN)