The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, said its troops had executed a series of air interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions located deep within the Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Air Commodore Olusola F.
Akinboyewa, Director, Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a statement said the aim was to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states. 'This mission aligns with ongoing efforts to secure power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted progress in restoring electricity to affected areas, ' Akinboyewa said.
According to him, the air component, acting swiftly on this intelligence, planned and carried out a successful airstrike to neutralise the threat. 'NAF crews observed and engaged the terrorists, neutralizing several fighters and their logistics with precise firepower.
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