Troops attack bandits’ camps in Niger, eliminate scores
The air and ground components of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA) of the Nigerian military have eliminated several bandits in Niger.
The two-day offensive on the criminals’ hideouts led to the death of scores.
The operation followed intelligence on the location of camps at Jasuwan Garba-Urege axis in Niger.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) deployed Agusta 109 and EC 135 gunships to the area.
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The aircraft took turns in engaging the targets with rockets, while fleeing bandits were fired with cannons.
A military source told PRNigeria that about 70 bandits and logistics bases were destroyed.
“The operation occurred on August 5. Similar operations were executed on 6 August 21 by the air component at Kwawu and Uzawo in Niger State”, he said.
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