Kaduna: Many Bandits Killed, Kidnapped Victims Rescued As Nigerian Air force Strikes

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Nigerian Air Force has announced the dismantling of some major operational camps  of banditry elements in Kaduna state

The degradation  of the insurgents’ fortress, the  Service said,  is in continuation of its renewed air interdiction exercise, otherwise known as “Operation Farautar Mujiya” in the North West region .

A statement on Saturday///November 16, 2024, by the spokesperson for the air component of “Operation Fansan  Yamma”, currently battling bandits and other criminal elements in the North West, Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, noted that the notorious bandits’ enclaves, located at Dunya  Hill and Batauna Forest all in Giwa Local Council of Kaduna State, were  dismantled on Tuesday November 12, 2024 following series of airstrikes.

According to him, the airstrikes which he described as strategic, were preceded by a robust intelligence gathering that meticulously pin-pointed high- value targets, including key logistics hubs, as well as armouries used by the bandits.

According to the spokesman, several banditry elements were killed in the process, in addition to the degradation and complete destruction of their operational weapons and other critical resources.

He informed that the airstrikes on banditry targets have been on for sometime now, leading to the successful dislocation of their operations within the zone

“Since the commencement of this intensified campaign, credible sources have confirmed that bandits are on the run, their once secure enclaves in disarray.

“In a sign of the operation’s success, multiple reports have emerged detailing the escape and liberation of kidnap victims who have managed to regain freedom amidst the chaos inflicted on their captors .

“The NAF continues to execute these precise airstrikes to incapacitate the criminal groups terrorizing the North West region and provide decisive advantage for our surface forces.

“This sustained effort not only demonstrates the Armed forces commitment to restoring peace and security ,but also provide s renewed hope to communities that have long suffered under the threat of banditry”, part of the statement reads .

Akinboyeewa further highlighted the essence of the “Operation Farautar Mujiya to include the degradation of the bandits’ capacity to effectively operate ,as well as pulling down their entrenched networks.

He expressed happiness  that the operations so far have been achieving their desired objectives.