NAF Jets Strike Bandits Locations, 10 Victims Rescued In Kaduna

No fewer than ten people have been rescued following air strikes on bandits' locations by the Nigeria Air Force fighter jets in Kaduna state.

The bandits were targeted at locations across Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun Local Government Areas of the state. 

The operation was conducted by the air component of Operation Whirl Punch in the state. 

The operation was carried out after receiving an intelligence report of bandits gathering around Ukambo of Chikun LGA.

This was disclosed by the state's Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Friday.

Aruwan said the air strikes were successful on the targeted locations. 

 "The hideouts of bandits identified as Alhaji Ishiaka (in Igabi LGA) and Dan Rani (in Birnin Gwari LGA) were targeted and destroyed with rockets. 

"Furthermore, terrorist camps in Janbirni, as well as Takaura, Kuyanbana forest, Birnin Gwari LGA, were targeted and destroyed."

According to the statement, the operation led to the escape of ten kidnapped victims from the bandits' camp. 

The statement identified the victims as Muhammadu Maitireda, Musa Adamu, Dahiru Garba, Badamasi Halilu.

The six who escaped include Malama Alawiya, Maimuna, Adama, Garba, Ahmad and Luka. 

"The six were visiting Damari from a neighbouring state when they were kidnapped. 

"All ten citizens have since been reunited with their families."

"In another development, troops of Operation Forest Sanity conducted fighting patrols along the Gyam-Kuriga-Manini-Udawa-Buruku road in Birnin Gwari LGA. 

"Contact was made with bandits around Labi Gyam. After a 25-minute exchange, the bandits withdrew from the area. 

"The troops dislodged the camp and recovered one AK47 rifle, seven motorcycles, nine rounds of ammunition and one Baofeng radio charger", the statement added.