The Nigerian Air Drive, NAF, says the air element of Operation Hadarin Daji has carried out air strikes on the enclaves of two terrorists in separate assaults in Katsina and Zamfara.
The primary strike on Tuesday focused terrorist chief Maudi Maudi, south of Tsaskiya in Safana Native Authorities Space of Katsina State.
In a press release by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Info, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday, it was not clear if Maudi Maudi was killed however a number of of his gang members had been eradicated.
He mentioned a post-strike battle harm evaluation revealed the focused location engulfed in flames, with a couple of survivors noticed fleeing to security.
“Although a number of terrorists had been eradicated, it stays unconfirmed if Maudi Maudi was amongst these neutralized,” he added.
In response to him, the same strike was carried out on Wednesday towards terrorist kingpin, Na-Shama, of Ussu village, Nasarawar Mailayi District in Birnin Magaji Native Authorities Space of Zamfara.
He mentioned dependable human intelligence confirmed the neutralization of a number of of Na-Shama’s associates and the entire obliteration of his camp and logistics.
Gabkwet, who acknowledged that it is usually not confirmed but if Na-Shama is among the many victims, additionally added that the precision airstrikes have been serving to to guard civilian lives and destroying terrorists’ bases and logistics.
“This proactive strategy aligns with the mission targets of Operation Hadarin Daji, which majorly focuses on securing the Northwestern area of Nigeria from the menace of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry,” Gabkwet mentioned.
