Abuja: Segun AJAYI
THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE'S Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed a bandits’ logistics warehouse at an area approximately 5Km North of Birnin Kogo in Zamfara State.
According to a statement released by the Force in Abuja yesterday and esigned by Major General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters, the air attack was in continuation of the renewed onslaught against armed bandits in parts of the North West and North Central States,
Major General John Enenche said the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI air strikes were executed Saturday, 30 May 2020, sequel to Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports.
He said the reports were confirmed by series of aerial surveillance missions, indicating that llarge structure was being used by the bandits to store their ammunition, raw rations and other logistics items.
"Accordingly, the Air Component dispatched a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack aircraft to engage the target, scoring accurate hits on the warehouse, which went up in flames as a result of its volatile contents, leading to its complete destruction. Four armed bandits guarding the facility were also neutralized as a result of the attack.
"The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commends the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI for their professionalism and directs 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) to restore normalcy in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country," the statement read.
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