NAF has reportedly killed 95 suspected terrorists in Niger Air raids.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma has reportedly killed 95 suspected terrorists in major airstrikes around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday.
A source told journalists on Wednesday the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets intercepted the terrorists on their way from Zamfara at about 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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He said the bandits were moving from Zamfara axis through Kebbi State down to Niger when they met their Waterloo.
“Inquiry conducted revealed the bandits were moving with 108 motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons, and are on their way to Warari and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger.
“NAF fighter jets intercepted them between Ragada and Warari villages at location general area coordinate 10° 54′ 1.51” N | 5° 25′ 4.96” E in Rijau Local Government Area.
“It has been confirmed that out of the 108 bandits, motorcycles with only 13 bandits escaped, but the remaining were neutralised.
“Residence of the villages of Makuku, Warari, and Ragada in Rijau Local Government Area have expressed their happiness and appreciation to the federal government’s commitment in the ongoing fight against banditry and other criminal elements in the northwest generally,” he stated.
