Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps In Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Air Force have continued their onslaught on identified bandit camps and enclaves around Kaduna State.

A statement by the state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said operational feedback received by security operatives revealed that a camp in Riyawa, Igabi LGA, was targeted and destroyed.

Mr Aruwan added that a terrorist location at Tofa general area of Birnin Gwari LGA was also engaged and struck.

According to him, close air support was provided to ground troops conducting operations in Maidaro, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa, and Farin Ruwa areas of Birnin Gwari LGA.

“Armed reconnaissance was carried out along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, Buruku, Kurmin Dande, Damba, Ungwan Yako, Udawa, Manini, Kuriga, Gagafada, Kushaka, Polewire and Kamfanin Doka areas spanning Chikun and Birnin Gwari LGAs. No suspicious activity was observed at the locations covered.

“Further updates will be communicated as they emerge,” he added.