NAF ATTACKS TWO TERRORIST ENCLAVES IN ZAMFARA AND KATSINA

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reports that during two separate raids in Katsina and Zamfara, the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji conducted airstrikes on the enclaves of two terrorists.

Tuesday was the first attack on terrorist leader Maudi Maudi, who is located in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, south of Tsaskiya.

As reported by DailyPost, AVM Edward Gabkwet, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, said on Thursday that while it was unknown if Maudi Maudi was killed, some of his gang members were eliminated.

According to him, a post-strike battle damage assessment showed that the targeted area was completely destroyed by fire and that the few survivors were seen escaping to safety.

“Though several terrorists were eliminated, it remains unconfirmed if Maudi Maudi was among those neutralized,” he said.

He detailed that on Wednesday, a similar operation was conducted against the master terrorist Na-Shama of Ussu village in Nasarawar Mailayi District, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, Zamfara.

He said that trustworthy human intelligence verified the elimination of Na-Shama’s camp and logistics, as well as the neutralization of numerous of his allies.

Gabkwet added that the precision airstrikes have been protecting civilian lives and destroying terrorists’ bases and logistics, even though it is yet unclear if Na-Shama is one of the victims.

“This proactive approach aligns with the mission objectives of Operation Hadarin Daji, which majorly focuses on securing the Northwestern region of Nigeria from the menace of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry,” Gabkwet said.