NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Destroy Hideouts In Katsina

The Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji and the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, on January 30, 2024, killed several terrorists and destroyed their hideouts in Katsina State.

The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigeria Air Force (NAF), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, in a statement, said the coordinated joint operation led to the elimination of several terrorists and destruction of their enclave located on Tora Hills in Safana local government area (LGA) of Katsina State.

He said the location was first struck by NAF aircraft, after which the ground troops successfully mopped up fleeing terrorists.

“Footages from the Battle Damage Assessment as well as feedback received from other sources revealed that the air strikes significantly degraded the capabilities of the terrorists which then facilitated a hitch free clearance operation by troops of 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,” he said.

AVM Gabkwet said the joint operation did not only result in the neutralisation of several terrorists and destruction of their hideouts on the hill but also offered the ground troops the opportunity to ascend and clear Tsora Hill, which had hitherto served as a hiding place for terrorists in Safana LGA of the State in North-West Nigeria.