Military Air Strikes, Ground Troops Hit Terrorist Hideouts In Kwara

Ongoing military air strikes and ground operations have targeted terrorist camps in parts of Edu, Ifelodun and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara State.

Several kidnappers and terrorists were neutralised during the coordinated offensive.

It was gathered that concerns were raised over the activities of moles and informants within some communities that has hampered the effective coordination.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday.

“These informants provide advance information on troop movements, thereby hampering the effectiveness of the operation,” it added.

According to the statement, the military operations hit bandits’ hideouts in Baba Sango area of Ifelodun, Gbugbu axis of Edu and Lata community in Patigi.

“The ongoing air strikes and ground operations have successfully targeted terrorist camps across the affected areas.

“The operation, carried out under Operation India, forced the terrorists to abandon several positions.

“It is obvious that Operation India has thrown the bandits into disarray and displaced them from their hideouts,” it noted.

It said “Many of the terrorist camps were destroyed during the operation with several of the bandits sustaining varying degrees of injuries.

“The military urged residents of the affected communities to remain vigilant.

“Community cooperation is critical. Residents must speak up and expose those aiding criminals with information.” it added.