By Jemilu Hassan
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a significant blow to bandit groups operating in Zamfara State, successfully neutralizing several bandits, including key loyalists of notorious bandit leaders Dan-Isuhu and Dogo Sule. This achievement is part of the NAF’s ongoing air interdiction campaign, Operation Farautar Mujiya, aimed at eliminating the growing bandit threat in Northwestern Nigeria.
The airstrike mission, which took place on November 15, 2024, targeted a large gathering of bandits in Babban Kauye village, located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Intelligence reports had indicated that the bandits were planning coordinated attacks on military personnel and civilians along the Tsafe axis. Acting on credible intelligence, the NAF launched a series of devastating airstrikes, resulting in significant casualties among the criminal groups.
Reports from the ground confirmed the successful elimination of numerous high-ranking bandit members, severely weakening their operational capabilities. Tsafe Local Government Area has long been a hotspot for banditry, with factions loyal to Dan-Isuhu and Dogo Sule infamous for carrying out violent assaults on local communities, security forces, and vital infrastructure.
The latest airstrikes demonstrate a strong response and support for the Theatre Command of Operation Fansan Yamma, aligning with broader efforts to dismantle and degrade the bandit networks in the region, disrupt their planned attacks, and ultimately restore peace and stability to the embattled Northwest.
Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to its mission, stating, “The NAF remains committed to its mission, collaborating with sister services and other security agencies to secure the region and the nation as a whole. We are determined to eliminate the threats posed by terrorists, bandits, and all other criminal elements undermining the peace and prosperity of our beloved country.”
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