By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
Air component of the Operation Hadarin Daji of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Katsina and Zamfara states, conducted air strikes on the enclaves of two terrorists in separate attacks.
A statement yesterday, issued by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, according to News Agency of Nigeria explained that the first strike on Tuesday targeted terrorist leader, Maudi Maudi, South of Tsaskiya in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to the statement, it was not clear if Maudi Maudi was killed, but several of his gang members were eliminated.
The statement further explained that a post-strike battle damage assessment revealed the targeted location engulfed in flames, with a few survivors observed fleeing to safety.
It said, “Though several terrorists were eliminated, it remains unconfirmed if Maudi Maudi was among those neutralised.”
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information stated that a similar strike was carried out on Wednesday against terrorist kingpin, Alhaji Na-Shama, of Ussu village, Nasarawar Mailayi District in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara.
According to him, reliable human intelligence confirmed the neutralisation of several of Na-Shama’s associates and the total obliteration of his camp and logistics.
He explained that it is also not confirmed yet if Na-Shama is among the victims, saying that the precision air strikes have been helping to protect civilian lives and destroying terrorists’ bases and logistics.
The statement said that the 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.
