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By Aliyu Dangida
Katsina State Governor, Mal Dikko Umaru Radda has lauded the Nigerian military for its successful operation that resulted in the elimination of notorious bandit leader Buhari Alhaji Halidu, widely known as Buharin Yadi, along with more than 30 of his accomplices.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen by
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina State, said Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Dr. Nasir Mu’azu made the disclosure that, the decisive action occurred in a targeted military operation spanning across Katsina and Kaduna States.
The operation, coordinated with intelligence targeted key areas in both states, including Katsina’s Dorawar Yan Kaji, Ginanna, and Kaduna’s Samunaka, Sirdi, and Kan Dawa. This enabled the military to track down and eliminate the terrorists kingpin and his lieutenants.
Hotpen reports that, Buharin Yadi, a long-standing fugitive on the security wanted list, was notorious for his involvement in large-scale criminal activities including kidnapping, cattle rustling, arms trafficking, and drug distribution. His reign of terror has inflicted immense hardship and fear upon communities in Katsina and the entire northwest Nigeria for nearly a decade.
Governor Radda commended the bravery and dedication of the Nigerian military personnel involved in the operation, emphasizing their crucial role in restoring peace and stability to the region.
While expressing gratitude on behalf of people of the region for their relentless efforts to protect lives and property from criminal elements, Governor Radda reiterated support for ongoing efforts to eradicate criminal elements from the region. He further urged continued vigilance from communities in supporting them.