Governor El-Rufai Applauds Troops For Eliminating Notorious Bandit Leader, Isiya Danwasa In Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has applauded troops of Operation Forest Sanity (OPFS) for eliminating a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Danwasa.

Danwasa was responsible for several killings, kidnappings and cattle rustling operations across the state.

The state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, said Danwasa, met his end during a strategic ambush operation in Sabon Birni general area of Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

“Governor El-Rufai praised the troops for the diligent intelligence work and precise execution which led to the demise of Danwasa and his associate,” the statement read.

“The Governor further appealed to members of general public to continue to volunteer information to security forces.”