Military Takes Out Armed Bandits Logistics Store, as 30 Criminals Neutralize in Zamfara


By Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

No fewer than 30 Armed bandits killed,  as the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI destroyed their logistics store in the Doumborou Forest area of Zamfara State.

This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, DHQ, Major General John Enenche in Abuja.

The Armed Forces said The operation was executed based on credible Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports indicating that a thatched structure within the Forest was being used by the bandits to store their logistics items.

"Fortuitously, an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft on patrol spotted some of the armed bandits on motorcycles who were tracked to the storehouse where they lodged some items. 

"The Air Component therefore dispatched an attack helicopter to engage the location, scoring accurate hits resulting in the destruction of the store, which was seen engulfed in flames". He stated 

The DMOs also said that the attack helicopter subsequently trailed the armed bandits who fled the location and mopped them up in follow-on attacks, neutralizing no fewer than 30 of them as later confirmed by HUMINT sources. 

While commending the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI for their professionalism, 

Enenche  said the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), however directed them to remain resolute in the conduct of air strikes whilst continuing to provide close air support for ongoing ground operations in order to eradicate all armed bandits; thus achieving the directives of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of restoring normalcy in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country. 

He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria sincerely appreciates the continued support and cooperation of all well-meaning Nigerians, as we keep up the tempo of our operations to defeat all enemies of our Great Nation.

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