Scores Neutralise, as Military Destroys Another Armed Bandits Camp in Zamfara - DHQ




By Aviashima Toom, Abuja.
The military says it's Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJITe attacked another armed bandits’ camp in the Southwestern part of Kwiambana Forest, neutralizing scores of their fighters in Zamfara State,

In a statement signed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, DHQ, Maj. Gen John Enenche, on sunday in Abuja.

The Armed Forces said that, the feet's was achieved through air strikes executed on 10 July 2020 after Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports and series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions established that a group of structures hidden under the dense forest vegetation served as hideouts for suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements and fighters under the notorious armed bandit kingpin, Dogo Gede. 

Enenche stated that, the Air Component therefore dispatched a force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships to attack  the location.

According to him the attack aircraft took turns in engaging the target causing damage to some structures in the camp and neutralizing scores of the criminals. Several bandits, who were seen attempting to flee on foot and on about 15 motorcycles, were mopped-up in follow-on attacks by the helicopters. 

"HUMINT sources later revealed that several of the bandits were neutralized and their motorcycles destroyed as a result of the air strikes. 

According Enenche, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI for their professionalism and urged 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. 


Saying that, 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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