Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have eliminated no fewer than 95 terrorists intercepted on their way from Zamfara State to Niger State on Tuesday.
The airstrikes against the terrorists were launched by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State, according to a credible intelligence source.
The source revealed that the terrorists were on their way from Zamfara to Niger State in Tuesday at about 1500 hours when they were intercepted.
The sources said the bandits were moving from Zamfara axis through Kebbi state down to Niger.
According to him, enquiry conducted revealed the bandits are moving with one hundred and eight (108) motorcycles armed with sophisticated weapons are on their way to Warari and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger.
“NAF fighter jets intercepted them between Ragada and Warari villages at location general area coordinate 10° 54′ 1.51” N | 5° 25′ 4.96” E in Rijau Local Government Area.
“It has been confirmed that out of the 108 bandits, motorcycles only thirteen (13) motorcycles of the bandits escaped, but the remaining were neutralised.
“Residence of the villages of Makuku, Warari, and Ragada in Rijau Local Government Area have expressed their happiness and appreciation to the federal government commitment in the ongoing fight against banditry and other criminal elements in the northwest generally,” he said.
The source revealed that intelligence source in the area had confirmed the information.
(NAN)
