He said the aim was to eliminate the terrorists and the infrastructure that supports their activities.
He said the charge was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the armed forces and other security agencies.
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“It was confirmed that the bandits were shooting, rustling cattle, looting properties and committing other heinous crimes, a situation which had residents scampering for safety.
The troops also captured six AK 47 magazines, 24 rounds of 7.62mm, three motorcycles, one matchet, two handsets and some charms.
The air task force carried out an air strike at Yadi in Giwa Local Government Area of the state on October 8.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has killed bandit leader Alhaji Shanono and 18 others in Kaduna.
