Worried by the incessant attacks in Southern part of Kaduna State which kept reoccurring in the last 37 years,the Nigerian Army has launched ‘Operation Harbin Kunama II’ to rid the area of armed bandits which so far killed many and destroyed properties. MSUE AZA, who observed the arsenal of weaponry and troops deployed  to the area, reports that tough time awaits notorious terrorists hiding in the beautiful hills and valleys of the region and neighbouring states to commit crimes.

The armed bandits terrorizing some parts of Southern Kaduna will definitely face tough time in days to come.

Some of the armed gang may either surrender, be killed or flee the area and allow residents to live in peace.

Though, experts predicted the end of the long aged Southern Kaduna circle of crisis but expressed sadness over the political,ethnic and religious narratives employed by both to score points,while innocent people are been unjustly killed.

Keen observers of the events,argued that peace is possible in the area when all put aside differences and hatred by both parties and agree to live in peace.

Recently, the Chief of Army Staff, apart from establishing a military battalion in the area to enhance internal security also launched the ‘Operation Harbin Kunama II’ in Southern Kaduna. Recall that,the first operation was launched in Dansadau forest,Zamfara State by President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2016 to end the activities of bandits in that state which killed many.

It was  observed that, the troops were seen camping with their heavy fighting equipment at the Zunuruk ,Kaura council area Camp in preparation to launch major offensives against the armed bandits hiding on the mountains and inside forests of Southern Kaduna terrorising the locals for years.

The Kaduna State government and Nigerian Army have already declared war and provided logistics to flush out insurgents in the Southern part of  State.

Speaking during the flagged off of ‘Operation Harbin Kunama II’ in Zunuruk,Kaura near Kafanchan, witnessed by top security commanders and traditional rulers, Kaduna State Governor,Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, commended the Army for the operation saying farmers will go back and farm in the coming rainy season:” Am happy that with this operation we are confident that the bandits that have been attacking our farmers will finally be neutralized.  The time for raining season to enable our farmers to go back to farm for this we are very grateful to the Nigerian Armed forces”

The governor, explained that, his administration would continue to provide the necessary support to the security agencies to preserve peace and to also prosecute all those involved in any crime.

El-rufai, also appealed to people to live in peace with one another,adding that residents must embrace peaceful coexistence

El-rufai said: “If God wanted us to be  one ethnic  group,he would have made us one. Peace is a choice. People must choose to live in peace for peace to exist”