The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under Operation Fansan Yamma, has dealt a significant blow to bandit operations in Kaduna State with precision airstrikes targeting key enclaves in Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest.
These notorious hideouts, fortified by dense vegetation and cave networks, were dismantled on November 12, 2024, as part of the intensified campaign Farautar Mujiya in Northwest Nigeria.
Airstrikes followed weeks of intelligence gathering that pinpointed high-value targets, including armories and logistical hubs critical to the bandits’ activities. The operation neutralized dozens of combatants, destroyed weapons stockpiles, and left the bandits in disarray. In the aftermath, several kidnap victims regained freedom, their captors fleeing under the onslaught of relentless airpower.
Local sources confirm that the bandits, once entrenched in the area, are now on the run, signaling a turning point in the fight against insecurity in the region. The NAF reiterated its commitment to sustaining these strikes, providing crucial support to surface forces, and restoring peace to embattled communities.
As Farautar Mujiya continues, the Armed Forces call for community cooperation in ensuring lasting security. More updates on this landmark operation are expected soon.
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