The Nigerian Air Force reports that air attacks by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on Wednesday resulted in the elimination of many terrorists and their structures in Zamfara State.
According to a statement from the Nigerian Air Force’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Edward Gabkwet, the strikes followed carefully conducted observation missions over the camps of terrorist kingpins Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi Local Government Area and Mallam Tukur’s camp in Gusau LGA of the state.
He said that an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission performed on Abdullahi Nasanda’s camp detected terrorist activity near some huts and thatched roof structures.
“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,” the statement read in part.
The Air Force spokesperson added the 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.