Amnesty International stated that the people of Birnin Gwari deserve peace, security, and protection from continued violence.
Bandits killed nine farmers in the Kakangi community, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, on Saturday.
The report indicated that about 12 terrorists were reportedly killed in the encounter.
11 motorcycles and AK-47 rifles were recovered during the operation.
Troops of the I Division Nigerian Army have neutralised four insurgents while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
According to him, all the rescued victims are presently in troops’ custody undergoing profiling.
“It was confirmed that the bandits were shooting, rustling cattle, looting properties and committing other heinous crimes, a situation which had residents scampering for safety.
The president ordered security operatives to flush out the bandits and ensure that they pay for their crimes.
Mr Nwachukwu explained that the gallant troops recovered two AK 47 rifles with two rounds of 7.62mm special and one automatic pump action gun with three cartridges.
Yekini Ayoku, the police commissioner in Kaduna, has warned residents against extrajudicial killings.
