Shock as ‘Repentant’ Bandits K+ll Eight Soldiers in Kaduna Amb¥sh
Eight Nigerian soldiers were k+lled on Monday after suspected “repentant” bandits amb¥shed troops in Kaduna State, raising fresh concerns over the government’s rehabilitation programme for former criminals.
A relative of one of the slain soldiers confirmed the incident, while other sources corroborated the development. According to the source, families of the victims are still mourning and have yet to receive official notification from military authorities.
“Yes, I can confirm the k+lling of eight soldiers, including my brother, by the so-called ‘repentant’ bandits in Kaduna State,” the source said.
He explained that the bandits were reportedly heading to att@ck communities along the Kaduna River between Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas when they encountered troops.
“The troops came into contact with the bandits and lost one officer and seven other soldiers during the encounter,” he added.
The source further revealed that about a week earlier, the same group allegedly att@cked soldiers at another location in Kaduna, k+lling one soldier and seriously inj¥ring a military commander who is currently receiving treatment.
The latest att@ck has renewed debate over Kaduna’s non-kinetic approach to insecurity, which promotes dialogue, reconciliation and rehabilitation for bandits who surrender.
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