Airstrike neutralize scores in Borno

Airstrike neutralize scores in Borno

… As troops kill 12 bandits, arrests 15 in Sokoto

By: James Bwala

The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI scored devastating hits on terrorists’ stronghold at Arina Chiki village in the Lake Chad Basin in Borno State, which resulted in the neutralization of scores of the terrorist, while several others escaped with various degrees of injuries.

A statement from Major General Benard Onyeuko, Director Defence Media Operations revealed on Thursday that this feat was achieve on the 14 January 2022, when on the heels of credible intelligence, a force package of NAF platforms were dispatch to attacked the identified location which the terrorists used as venue for biweekly meetings.

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In another development the statement also said that troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI  had maintained the operational tempo by conducting clearance operations on criminal enclaves across the theatre.

“Some of the locations in which troops’ operational efforts yielded significant results are; Gurbin Baure – Shimfada road, Gidan Saleh and Girnashe villages as well as Jibia town in Jibia LGA, all in Katsina State.

“Other locations were; Wasagu town in Danko-Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State and Kara Kalmalo village in Ilella LGA of Sokoto State.

“Consequently, these operations resulted in the neutralization of 12 armed bandits and arrest of 15 including their collaborators.

“Also, a total of 16 assorted arms and 136 rounds of different calibres of ammunition and 114 rustled livestock were recovered by troops.

“In addition, troops recovered 3 extra magazines of AK-47 rifles and 4 motorcycles from bandits, while a total of 3 kidnapped civilians were rescued in the course of the operations.” The statement said

Airstrike neutralize scores in Borno