The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has has killed several terrorists during series of bombardment at terrorists hideout in Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The operation was conducted as part of efforts to secure power infrastructure and restore power in Kaduna and other North Western states.

NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said this in a statement on Monday. 

He said: “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.”

Akinboyewa said that alongside the strikes, the NAF had 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. “

He said: “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.”