The aerial patrols conducted by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have led to the death of many bandits and rescue of some kidnapped victims in Kaduna State.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made this known via a statement issued on Monday.
Aruwan stated that details of the NAF missions were made known via operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government.
The commissioner noted that in Kawara area of Igabi Local Government Area of the state, a strike was carried out on an identified bandit location, adding that three bandits were killed, while some kidnapped victims were able to escape from the area.
He said in Walawa, Giwa LGA, an active location was targeted and struck successfully.
According to Aruwan, in Chikun LGA, armed surveillance was carried out over Faka, Kangon Kadi, Damba, Ungwan Turai, Galbi, Gwagwada, and environs.
READ ALSO: Air Peace suspends Dubai flights over visa ban
“Terrorists were sighted about 4km Northwest of Godani, and were neutralised,” the commissioner added.
He stated that an active terrorists’ location was sighted and struck with rockets in Kuduru area of Kaduna State, adding that in Igabi LGA, operations were conducted over Riyawa, Alhaji Isiaka, Rima, Riyawa, Rumana, Ungwan Liman, Mai Gishiri, and the Kaduna Airport area with no significant activity noticed.
“A similar situation was obtained in Sabon Birnin, Anaba, Malumi, Wusono, and Kerawa.
“Also covered by the aerial patrols were the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail line, as well as Jere, Katari, Olam Farms, Gwagwada, Sarkin Pawa, Abulo, Mangoro, Chikwale, and environs. Normal human and vehicular activities were observed, with no threats encountered.
“The Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road and adjoining areas were similarly covered: Buruku, Labi, Udawa, Manini, and Polewire up to Kajuru, Jaka da Rabi, and Maguzawa.
“Normal activities were observed during aerial patrols over Kajuru, Kankomi, Kutura, Kuzo, Ungwan Magami, and Ruga areas,” Aruwan disclosed.
The commissioner noted that the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, received the feedback with gratitude and commended the fighter crews for their precision and consistency in the aerial missions.
He stated that ground and air patrols will continue in these and other locations.
Several travellers have reportedly been abducted after suspected bandits intercepted two commercial buses along the…
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola,…
A New Orleans music producer has been arrested over allegations that he intentionally exposed a…
American rapper William Leonard Roberts, widely known as Rick Ross, has been arrested in Miami…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pardoned 130 inmates and commuted the death sentences of…
This website uses cookies.