Nigerian Air Force,NAF, has intensified it’s interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions located deep within the Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Olusola F Akinboyewa said NAF jets executed a series of air interdiction operations in November 1, 2024, targeting terrorist positions in the Zone.
in the statement explained that the coordinated mission is in support of power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states,
According to it,”this mission aligns with ongoing efforts to secure power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted progress in restoring electricity to affected areas.
“The strike followed series of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions which confirmed the presence of terrorist fighters who were converging to disrupt ongoing power restoration. The air component, acting swiftly on this intelligence, planned and carried out a successful airstrike to neutralize the threat.
Overhead the target area, NAF crews observed and engaged the terrorists, neutralizing several fighters and their logistics with precise firepower.
“Alongside these interdictions, the NAF has intensified armed reconnaissance along critical power lines from Shiroro Lake to Damba, maintaining airspace dominance to prevent any potential terrorist interference in the restoration efforts.
This sustained mission underscores NAF’s commitment to collaborate with other security agencies in protecting vital infrastructure and ensuring the swift and full restoration of essential services for Kaduna and neighboring states.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had last week directed the restoration of electricity power supply to states in North West Zone of the country after states in the Zone were thrown into darkness following the activities of terrorists and poor state of infrastructure.