By Victor Akaa, Abuja.
The Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. John Enenche says, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji through its Air interdiction missions has dismantled and destroyed yet another new armed bandits’ camp, eliminated scores of bandits as well as destruction of many of its logistics in Doumborou Forest, Zamfara State
The Camp which was destroyed on 23rd July, 2020 belonged to one of the top leader of the bandits known as Dangote.
Gen. Enenche in an official statement issued to Enugu Reporters noted that the air strike, which also resulted in the killing of several armed bandits, was executed after Human Intelligence (HUMINT) reports as well as series of confirmatory aerial surveillance missions established that members of the gang, along with their logistics items, motorcycles and hundreds of rustled livestock, had relocated from their erstwhile position to new area by a rocky high ground within the Forest.
“The Air Component therefore dispatched an enhanced force package of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets and helicopter gunships to attack the location.
“The attack aircraft engaged the target area scoring accurate hits and taking out some of the bandits. Many others, who were seen trying to flee the location in disarray, were mopped-up in follow-on attacks.” he said.
Gen. Enenche further described the airstrikes mission as yielding more positive results as evidenced in the giant strides recorded during the operation.
He however relayed the commendations of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubaka to the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji for their professionalism.
The CAS has equally 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.
Thus ,accomplishing the directives of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to restore normalcy in the North West and North Central Zones of the Country.
