Nigerian Air Force operation eliminates unspecified number of terrorists in 3 local government areas of Zamfara

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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi

An unspecified number of terrorists have been eliminated in Zurmi, Gusau and Maradun LGAs of Zamfara State as well as the the elimination of several of their structures.

This is 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.

This was contained in a statement by Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet.

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission conducted on Abdullahi Nasanda’s Camp revealed terrorists’ activities around some huts and thatched roof structures while some of their motorcycles were also observed hidden in trees.

Having established that their activities were consistent with terrorists’ modes of operation, the location was struck by multiple aircraft passes, thereby neutralizing several terrorists.

Similar ISR missions were conducted at Mallam Tukur Camp, where terrorist activities were also observed. Air strikes conducted on the Camp neutralized several terrorists and showed several structures set ablaze and destroyed.

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.