Nigerian Army troops have killed at least 14 bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway and Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State, while 31 persons, including 18 children and 13 adults were during the operation.

The bandits were reportedly killed in continuation of Operation 777, which is targeted at criminal hideouts in the areas, leading to the recovery of sophisticated arms and ammunition. The military also recovered some stolen animals along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, made up of 49 cows and 42 sheep. The animals were reportedly handed over to their owners after screening.