NAF jets hit terrorists transferring from Zamfara to Niger: 95 killed

Nigerian Air Power (NAF) fighter jets have eradicated no fewer than 95 terrorists intercepted on their approach from Zamfara State to Niger State on Tuesday.

The airstrikes towards the terrorists have been launched by the Air Part of Operation Fasan Yamma round Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Native Authorities Space of Niger State, in accordance with a reputable intelligence supply.

The supply revealed that the terrorists have been on their approach from Zamfara to Niger State in Tuesday at about 1500 hours after they have been intercepted.

The sources stated the bandits have been transferring from Zamfara axis by Kebbi state all the way down to Niger.

In accordance with him, enquiry carried out revealed the bandits are transferring with 100 and eight (108) bikes armed with subtle weapons are on their option to Warari and Rijau Native Authorities Areas of Niger.

“NAF fighter jets intercepted them between Ragada and Warari villages at location normal space coordinate 10° 54′ 1.51” N | 5° 25′ 4.96” E in Rijau Native Authorities Space.

“It has been confirmed that out of the 108 bandits, bikes solely 13 (13) bikes of the bandits escaped, however the remaining have been neutralised.

“Residence of the villages of Makuku, Warari, and Ragada in Rijau Native Authorities Space have expressed their happiness and appreciation to the federal authorities dedication within the ongoing battle towards banditry and different prison parts within the northwest usually,” he stated.

The supply revealed that intelligence supply within the space had confirmed the data.

(NAN)