The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force has killed about ten bandits near Sububu Forest in Zamfara.
“This was achieved yesterday April 22, while the ATF was responding to a request for close air support by ground troops of Sector 7 Area of Responsibility of Operation SHARAN DAJI, who had come into contact with bandits in Shinkafi Local Government Area (LGA).
“Accordingly, the ATF dispatched two Alpha Jets and an attack helicopter to provide the needed support and also conduct armed reconnaissance over identified locations in Shinkafi LGA as well as Sububu and Dumburum Forests and environs.
“At Sububu Forest, one of the Alpha Jets spotted a group of bandits, who fired at the aircraft with their rifles, while running for cover.
“The Alpha Jet engaged the bandits, neutralising no fewer than 10 of them while others escaped with injuries,” NAF said
(NAN)