Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno.

The operational report of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday indicated that the strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, ISR, missions across the theatre.

According to the report, air assets comprising Dragon and ISR platforms conducted an air interdiction mission at Dawoshe, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbus area, at about 12:40 a.m. on June 10.

The report stated that terrorists’ vehicles were sighted during aerial surveillance and subsequently engaged by the aircraft.

It added that Battle Damage Assessment, BDA, revealed that the vehicles were destroyed while 12 terrorists were neutralised during the operation.

The report further disclosed that the air component conducted a precision strike on terrorist positions at Metele in the Northern Tumbus area of Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno on the same day.

It stated that post-strike assessments, supported by BDA and Human Intelligence, confirmed that 15 terrorists were neutralised during the operation.

According to the report, the successful strikes dealt a significant blow to terrorist elements operating within the Lake Chad fringes and Tumbus hideouts.

It noted that the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt logistics networks and deny insurgents freedom of action across the North-East theatre.

The report added that a total of 27 terrorists were neutralised in the two air operations conducted within the period under review.

It reiterated the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist strongholds until lasting peace and security are restored in the region. 

The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, noted that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m.

Abiodun said some houses were set ablaze during the attack, and that the bandits were engaged by the military. However, details of the encounter remained sketchy.

“The report received indicated that suspected bandits invaded Pissa village in Borgu LGA.

“Three persons were reportedly killed during the attack and some houses were set ablaze.

“However, the military responded and engaged the terrorists, but further details are still sketchy,” he said. 

Gunmen suspected to kidnapper have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana

Adelana, 60, was abducted from his residence when the gunmen, numbering about six, invaded the community around 8:30 pm on Saturday.

According to sources, the gunmen, who were fully armed, shot the wife of the village before whisking her husband away into the forest.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the development, saying the woman is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

According to the police spokesperson, operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene of the incident, with tactical teams deployed to comb the forest as well as other parts of the adjoining community to rescue the victim.

He said, “A comprehensive search-and-rescue operation was immediately activated, with security operatives combing nearby forests, bush paths and suspected escape routes in a determined effort to track the movement of the kidnappers, secure the victim’s safe release and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring that the victim is reunited safely with his family while all those involved face the full weight of the law.

“The Ondo State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely information that may aid ongoing operations.”