The Nigerian Air Force has said that following carefully conducted observation missions over the Camps of terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) and Mallam Tukur’s camp in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State, air strikes by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on 10 April 2024, have led to the elimination of several terrorists and their structures.
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Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force made this known, Thursday.
He said Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission conducted on Abdullahi Nasanda’s Camp had revealed terrorists’ activities around some huts and thatched roof structures.
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He further said some of their motorcycles were also observed hidden on trees.
The Director maintained that having established that their activities were consistent with terrorists’ modes of operation, the location was struck by multiple aircraft passes, thereby neutralizing several terrorists.
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“Similar ISR missions were conducted at Mallam Tukur Camp, where terrorists’ activities were also observed.
“Air strikes conducted on the Camp neutralized several terrorists and showed several structures set ablaze and destroyed.”
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He pointed out that air strikes were also extended to Kani kawa in Maradun town, under Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, where terrorists,their enclaves and equipment were attacked and destroyed.
