NNU Update
Wild jubilation in Kaduna-Katsina border communities as troops neutralize notorious terrorist kingpin ‘Buharin Yadi’ and his fighters
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized Buharin Yadi, a notorious bandit leader terrorizing Northern Nigeria in the last decade.
Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 13, 2024, said the killing of the bandit leader ‘triggered massive relief and widespread celebrations among locals spanning Kaduna and Katsina border communities.
According to Aruwan, the deadly terrorist and his fighters had been unleashing terror on citizens in Kidandan/Galadimawa general areas of Giwa LGA, Sabon Birni/Kerawa general areas of Igabi LGA, other locations in nearby Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State, and some parts of Niger and Zamfara States.
“The infamous terrorist Buharin Yadi, one of the deadliest bandit leaders terrorizing Northern Nigeria in the last decade, has met his bitter end at the hands of security forces,” the statement read.
“The troops of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch rained down fire on the kingpin known as Buhari Alhaji Halidu (alias Buharin Yadi) and his cohorts, abruptly terminating their ignominious spell of terror.
“Halidu was neutralized in a fierce battle with the troops (under the coordination of their Commander, also the General Officer Commanding of One Division Nigerian Army, Major General MLD Saraso) which took place around Idasu forest at the boundaries between Giwa LGA of Kaduna State and Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State.
“The troops began the covert operation in response to intelligence reports on terrorists’ movement from Samunaka, Saulawa area of Katsina State.
“On advancing to Samunaka, the troops found the settlement destroyed and cattle killed, evidence of recent criminal activity by the bandits.
