Near the Idasu Forest, on the border between the Giwa and Sabuwa local government areas in Kaduna and Katsina states, the soldiers of Sector 6’s Operation Whirl Punch have killed terrorist boss Buhari Alhaji Halidu, also known as Buharin Yadi, and scores of his followers.
Among the most notorious bandit leaders to terrorise Northern Nigeria during the past decade was Buharin Yadi. The evil bandit was known to have ties to various terrorist organisations in the country’s northeast and west, according to the administration of Kaduna State.
According to a security report, the terrorist leader and his cronies were suddenly put to an end to their shameful reign of terror when the soldiers of Sector 6 Operation Whirl Punch opened fire on them.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, detailed the events surrounding the neutralisation of Buharin Yadi. The fierce battle, which was coordinated by Major General MLD Saraso, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, took place near the Idasu forest, on the borders of Giwa LGA in Kaduna State and Sabuwa LGA in Katsina State.
The statement said that intelligence information regarding the movement of terrorists from the Samunaka, Saulawa area of Katsina State prompted the army to launch the undercover operation.
Aruwan reported that the soldiers discovered the bandits’ recent criminal activity—the destruction of the town and the slaughter of cattle—when they advanced to Samunaka.
Artillery rounds were rained down on approaching terrorists near Hayin Almajiri, leading to a fierce confrontation, according to the statement. After overcoming an ambush, the soldiers gallantly continued on their mission. According to preliminary reports, the engagement resulted in the elimination of 36 robbers. The identity of one of the individuals neutralised was later confirmed to be Kachalla Buharin Yadi. “Kachalla Buhari Alhaji Halidu, also known as Buharin Yadi or Buhari Janar, and the brigands under his command had been terrorising 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 even parts of Niger and Zamfara States,”
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Further details about Buharin Yadi’s involvement in drug trafficking, weapons dealing, and large-scale livestock rustling were provided in the statement. In Kaduna and the surrounding states, he oversaw his gang’s plunder of villages as well as the killing and abduction of thousands of people. The security forces’ five-year manhunt for this terrorist comes to a close with the breakthrough. As word of his death circulated rapidly, residents of Kaduna and Katsina States were understandably relieved and celebrated.
In response to the news, Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, praised the troops for the decisive victory and the GOC, Major General Saraso, for his exemplary leadership. Kaduna State’s security forces were reassured by Governor Sani of their unwavering support and the State government’s continuous commitment to collaboration.
Some of the terrorists were shot during the confrontation; the public is hereby informed of this. Therefore, residents in the region and outside are strongly encouraged to report any suspicious injuries to security services without delay and refrain from providing any kind of aid, medical or otherwise, to individuals who appear injured.
Phone numbers 09034000060 and 08170189999 will allow you to reach the Kaduna State Security Operations Room, which is open around the clock, according to the announcement.
