The Air Component of “Operation THUNDER STRIKE” has neutralized several bandits in the Kwiambana Forest area of Kaduna State.
Confirming the report, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche said the operation, which took place on 12 November 2020, was executed sequel to reports that close to a hundred bandits carrying high calibre weapons, mounted on motorcycles, had rustled a large number of cattle and other livestock from Dankolo and Machitta Villages.
He said the bandits and the rustled livestock were subsequently spotted by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft on reconnaissance mission at Kaboru Village heading towards Kwiambana Forest.
Enenche further stated that the Air Component dispatched a NAF attack helicopter to the location, which engaged the target area, leading to the neutralization of several of the bandits.
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