The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) killed over 100 terrorists during a nighttime operation at Kuka Shidda camp in Faskari local government area, Katsina State. The operation, conducted by troops from Operation Hadarin Daji, targeted a group linked to notorious terrorist Yusuf Yellow and his associate Rabe Imani.
Katsina State governor’s spokesman, Ibrahim Kaula, stated that the airstrikes also destroyed over 45 motorcycles. Kaula highlighted that this was the third successful air raid in the Faskari-Kankara area recently, significantly disrupting bandit activities.
Kuala said, “A credible police source disclosed that the distress call regarding abduction of some residents in Kwata area, Jibia local government area was received around 4:15 am.
“Without hesitation, a Supol led an APC patrol team to the scene. They arrived to find armed bandits holding three women captive. Acting swiftly, the team blocked the kidnappers’ escape route, leading to a confrontation. A gunfight ensued, pressuring the criminals to flee.
“Thankfully, all three kidnap victims – Ummulkhari Abubakar (23) Shafa’atu Abubakar (35), and Maryam Lawal (15) – were rescued unharmed. The team also ensured the safety of a six-month-old baby boy named Ismail Usman, who was among those abducted.
“The source indicates that the security forces exercised commendable restraint during the operation, expending only 14 rounds of ammunition and 20 smoke canisters,” the statement read.
Kaula praised the swift response and restraint shown by the security forces during the rescue, noting they used only 14 rounds of ammunition and 20 smoke canisters. He stated, “These successful operations demonstrate the NAF and local law enforcement’s unwavering commitment to protecting Katsina State’s citizens from criminal activities.”