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NAF foils planned attack in Niger, eliminates terrorists
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says several terrorists were killed while a planned attack was successfully disrupted during a series of intelligence-driven operations in Niger State.
The development was disclosed on Monday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the NAF, Ehimen Ejodame.
According to him, the operations were carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 between May 20 and May 23 across Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas of the state.
Ejodame explained that the air strikes targeted terrorist hideouts and activities in the affected communities, leading to the elimination of several fighters and the disruption of planned attacks in the areas.
“On May 20, following credible intelligence on the movement and convergence of terrorists around Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, the Air Component, in conjunction with the Nigerian Army Space Command Regiment, executed precision air interdiction strikes. The operation neutralized several terrorists and disrupted their operational build-up,” the statement read.
It said that on May 21, the Air Component identified and engaged terrorists moving on motorcycles and on foot with rustled cattle from Tungunguna toward Uregi.
“The strikes neutralized the fighters and destroyed their movement and withdrawal capability. Later that day, the Air Component provided close air support to ground troops engaged with terrorists at Tungan Makeri.
“The intervention successfully repelled the attackers and restored operational advantage to friendly forces,” it added.
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