Terrorists neutralised after deadly air strike in Kaduna

Troops conducting air support operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly neutralised several suspected terrorists following a precision strike on a hideout in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Zagazola Makama, who quoted security sources said the operation was executed on Monday at about 5:10 p.m. after credible intelligence indicated terrorist movement within the Kidandan axis of Kidandan.

He said an aerial surveillance platform was deployed for an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, during which it monitored activities across the general area.

According to a report on his official X handle on Tuesday, four suspected terrorists were initially sighted on motorcycles and placed under continuous tracking, while two additional motorcycles were intercepted along a strategic route believed to lead to a terrorist assembly point.

The monitored movement reportedly led troops to a suspected high-ground hideout within the operational area of Giwa.

“The source said the aerial platform maintained surveillance over the location before a precision strike was carried out on the target, resulting in the neutralisation of several suspected terrorists, while others fled in disarray,” Makama said.