Nigerian military eliminated scores of terrorists in air, ground operations in Katsina: NAF
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says the air and land operations by troops of Operations Hadarin Daji have eliminated scores of terrorists at Tora Hills in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina.
This is contained in a statement by NAF spokesperson AVM Edward Gabkwet on Sunday in Abuja.
Mr Gabkwet said the joint operation was conducted between the Air Component and the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on January 30 on the location.
He said the location was first struck by the NAF aircraft, after which the ground troops successfully mopped up fleeing terrorists.
According to him, footage from the Battle Damage Assessment and feedback from other sources revealed the air strikes significantly degraded the capabilities of the terrorists, which then facilitated a hitch-free clearance operation by troops of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army.
“The joint operation resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of their hideouts on the hill.
“It 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,” he said.
(NAN)
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