A joint operation by the Air component of Fasan Yamma Operation Northwest and the Nigeria Army's 17 Brigade successfully neutralized scores of bandits and dismantled bandit kingpins' camps at Bichi Hill in Katsina State.
The Katsina State Government has commended the Air component of Fasan Yamma Operation Northwest and the Nigeria Army's 17 Brigade for a successful joint operation that neutralized scores of bandits and dismantled the camps of bandits' kingpins at Bichi Hill. DAILY POST gathered that the troops acted on credible intelligence and precision ISR missions.
The operation, conducted Thursday, targeted the hideouts of bandits' kingpins, Manore and Lalbi, identified as bandit leaders terrorizing communities across Danmusa, Safana and Kankara LGAs of the State. The offensive began with airstrikes that destroyed the camps, forcing the bandits to flee from their hideouts. According to a resident of the area, Ismailia Ibrahim, the military operatives moved into the forest with full force and started attacking the notorious bandits. 'We have been slaves to the notorious bandits' kingpins for a number of years, and we did whatever they demanded from us due to the fear of being attacked,' he added. It was also gathered that the Army troops then engaged the fleeing criminals in a gun battle, while air platforms delivered follow-up strikes, neutralizing scores of bandits and destroying their facilities. This military joint forces success underscores the unwavering resolve to restore stability in Katsina and the entire North West region
Katsina Bandits Military Operation Joint Forces Northwest Region
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nigeria, Chad, and Niger Launch Joint Military Offensive Against New Terror Group LakurawaA Trusted Nigerian Newspaper
Read more »
Police arrest four 'terrorism financiers with military uniforms' in KatsinaThe police command in Katsina has arrested one Aminu Hassan, a suspected terrorism financier, for allegedly aiding armed bandits in the state.
Read more »
President Tinubu Praises Nigerian Armed Forces for Successful Hosting of African Military GamesPresident Bola Tinubu commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for the successful hosting of the 2nd African Military Games, emphasizing unity and collaboration among African nations.
Read more »
Tinubu Presents 2025 Appropriation Bill to Joint Session of National AssemblyPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on December 18, 2024, fulfilling a constitutional mandate and demonstrating his commitment to addressing the needs of Nigerians. The presentation follows 18 months of economic reforms aimed at sustainable growth and development.
Read more »
Nigeria Customs Seizes 2,179 kg of Pangolin Scales in Joint OperationThe Kano and Jigawa command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 2,179 kg of pangolin scales in a joint operation with the federal operations unit (FOU) zone D and Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) in Adamawa state. The operation also resulted in the arrest of one suspect.
Read more »
Nigeria's Super Eagles Drop to Joint-Worst RankingNigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has fallen to its joint-lowest ever FIFA ranking, highlighting a concerning decline in performance.
Read more »