No fewer than 24 bandits have been killed during a raid of bandits’ hideouts by the Nigerian Air Force component of Operation Thunder Strike in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday.
Aruwan said the bandits were killed during an aerial mission carried out by the troops in Ungwan Nacibi in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, adding that the strikes were well on target as several bandits were confirmed dead.
He said, “Dozens of bandits neutralised in an aerial mission over Birnin Gwari LGA. More than two dozen bandits were reportedly neutralized on Wednesday in an aerial mission over Ungwan Nacibi in Birnin Gwari local government area. This was reported by the air component of Operation Thunder Strike (OPTS).
“According to the Operational Feedback, the aircraft conducted interdictions at the identified bandits’ location, which were successful. The strikes were well on target as several bandits were confirmed neutralized by the airstrike.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the feedback with thanks and commended the crew for a successful mission.”
The commissioner added that the troops will continue to monitor the troubled area through vigorous security patrols.
