x

El-Rufai Applauds Security Forces For Repelling Bandit Attack On Kaduna Airport

Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday commended security forces for repelling a bandit attack on the Kaduna airport.

Earlier, there were reported attack, which was confirmed by the airport’s manager, Mrs Amina Salam.

“Security forces have reported that an attack by armed bandits was repelled in the vicinity of the Kaduna International Airport,” a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said.

“Troops stationed within and around the the airport responded and repelled the attackers.

“However, the bandits unfortunately shot and killed a staff member stationed at the perimeter fence who raised alarm on sighting them.

“Airport operations resumed with scheduled flights departing after the incident.

“Security forces are conducting operations in the airport general area. Further updates will be communicated to the public.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i commended the security forces for their prompt response to the attack, and for repelling the attackers. He expressed sadness at the report of the casualty, and sent condolences to the family of the victim, while offering prayers for the repose of his soul.”

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Neomercantilism: Trump’s New Tariff Regime And American Economic Uncertainties

By Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim,  AbujaMercantilism as the art and...

Seadogs donate sanitary pads to female students in A’Ibom 

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo The National Association of Seadogs, (NAS), also...

N/Delta communities demand urgent action on methane emissions

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo  Representatives of communities affected by oil...

Plateau  commence  enforcement of regulations on vehicles transporting  spillable goods 

By Isreal Adamu, Jos Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency...

Plateau  South  APC group   Passes Vote of Confidence on Speaker Dewan 

By Israel AdamuA group operating under the umbrella body...

Igali Calls for Inclusion of Canoeing, Kokowa at the National Sports Festival

By Amgber KumoBayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr....

N10bn Alleged Loot: EFCC Probes SGF Akume’s PA ,Torhile Uchi

Indications emerged that the personal Assistant to the Secretary...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img