On Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force, has destroyed three terrorists camps in Zamfara State, eliminating several terrorists and their structures.
These operation was carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji.
The Spokesman of the Nigeria Airforce AVM Edward Gabkwet, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
The spokesman stated that the camps destroyed belonged to terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi, Malam Tukur in Gusau, and another in Maradun Local Government Areas of zamfara state.
According to him; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions were conducted on Nasanda’s Camp following the sighting of terrorists’ motorcycles and activities.
“Having established that their activities were consistent with terrorists’ modes of operation, the location was struck by multiple aircraft passes, thereby neutralizing several terrorists.
“Similar ISR missions were conducted at Malam Tukur camp, where terrorists’ activities were also observed.
“Air strikes conducted on the camp neutralised several terrorists and showed several structures set ablaze and destroyed.
“Air strikes were also extended to Kanikawa in Maradun town, under Maradun LGA of Zamfara, where terrorists, their enclaves and equipment were attacked and destroyed,” he added.
