The Nigeria Air Force aerial battles have claimed scores of bandits in the three local government areas of Igabi, Chikun, and Giwa in Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, stated this in Kaduna on Monday via a statement.
According to the commissioner, in the Kawara area of Igabi LGA, a strike was carried out on an identified bandit location, where three bandits were confirmed neutralised by the strike.
Similarly, in Walawa, Giwa LG, an active location was targeted and struck successfully, according to the commissioner.
He added that in Chikun LGA, armed surveillance was carried out over Faka, Kangon Kadi, Damba, Ungwan Turai, Galbi, Gwagwada, and environs, and that terrorists that were sighted about 4 kilometres northwest of Godani were neutralised.
The commissioner said assets of the Nigerian Air Force conducted aerial patrols over identified bandit enclaves across flash points.
He noted that details of the missions were made known via operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government.
“All of these excited the state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who praises the gallantry of the Nigerian Air Force men for their precision and consistency in aerial missions,” Aruwan added.
