The air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North-West following credible reports and confirmatory ISR on the hibernating of terrorists at notorious terrorists kingpin’s Sadiku’s and Sola’s in Safana and Batsari LGAs of Katsina State conducted air interdiction, neutralised several terrorists on the spot.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. General Edward Buba said today at the bi-weekly media briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja noting that troops acquired and engaged with rockets and bombs leaving several terrorists killed
He noted that the battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were eliminated and their structures were destroyed.
He said on 11 and 13 November 2024, the air component conducted air interdiction on terrorist enclaves in Shinkafi and Zurmi LGAs of Zamfara State.
The locations were observed to be active with terrorists activities. Subsequently the targets were acquired and attacked with rockets and cannons. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their logistics destdestroyed.
As for the ground troops, Maj Gen Buba said the troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review
Troops arrested violent extremists/terrorists and conducted offensive operations operations in Jibia, Kankara and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State as well as Garun Mallam and Tsafe LGAs of Kano and Zamfara States.
Troops also conducted similar offensive operations in Isa and Sabon Birnin LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Danko Wasagu and Rafi LGAs of Kebbi and Niger States.
Between 11 and 16 November 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 24 terrorists/collaborators including a terrorist kingpin identified as Lawali Sani (aka Dantsoho) and a minor in Tangaza and Isa LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Jibia and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State.
Additionally, troops conducted similar operations in Garun Mallam and Tsafe LGAs of Kano and Zamfara States. During the operations, troops recovered 7 fabricated rifles, 3 locally made guns, 124 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 8 magazines, 9 mobile phones and the sum of N5,128,000.00 only amongst others.
Between 12 and 18 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations responded to information on activities of terrorists/kidnappers in Danko-Wasagu and Rafi LGAs of Kebbi and Niger States as well as Sabon Birnin and Isa LGAs of Sokoto State. Additionally, troops conducted similar operations in Jibia, Danmusa and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State as well as Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State.
During the operations, troops neutralized 12 terrorists and rescued 27 kidnapped hostages while 7 family members of terrorists comprising of 2 adults females and 5 children surrendered to troops. Furthermore, troops recovered 6 AK47 rifles, 4 dane guns, 7 magazines, 314 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 3 explosives amongst others.
Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 28 terrorists, arrested 77 persons and rescued 57 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 16 AK47 rifles, 9 fabricated rifles, 4 dane guns, 3 locally made pistols, 3 explosives, 550 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 201 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 15 magazines, 2 motorcycles, 13 mobile phones and the sum of N7,245,500.00 amongst others.