Kaduna Govt Reveals How 'Thunder Strike' Killed Numerous Bandits
Afnews Editor
May 14, 2021
The Kaduna State Government on Friday confirmed that, the air component of Operation Thunder Strike conducted a series of aerial missions across several locations in the State
This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by Mr. Samuel Aruwan,Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs.
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According to the statement, the feedback received from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), "Aerial patrols, show-of-force to be sustained over Kaduna metropolis, major routes and other locations of interest.
"As reported in operational feedback, armed reconnaissance was conducted over Erena, Kusasu, Kuduru, Kulefe, Kusherki and Shiroro in neighboring Niger State as well as Chikun and environs,
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"In Chikun local government area. Bandits were seen fleeing Kaduna State part of Kusasu (in Chikun LGA) on motorcycles. They were trailed by the crew and subsequently neutralized,ÔÇØ the statement said.
"Following this, armed reconnaissance was conducted along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway, Olam Farms, Rugu, Akilbu, Polewire Rijana, Katari, Jere and adjoining settlements.
"Normal human activities and free flow of traffic were observed along the highway and rail line.
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"All locations scanned were reported calm with no threats observed.
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"Additionally, strike aircraft carried out operations over Jan Birni, Birnin Gwari local government area, which was observed to be active with bandits.
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"The targets were attacked by the aircraft, and it was subsequently confirmed that some bandits were indeed taken out and the camp set ablaze and destroyed.
"A second mission was flown over another identified camp in the area, which was also attacked, set ablaze and completely destroyed by two strike aircraft.
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"Thereafter, a show-of-force was carried out by the aircraft over the Birnin Gwari general area, Kaduna metropolis and Zaria. Normal human activities were observed along the expressways and rail lines.
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"The operations continued as aircraft conducted armed reconnaissance and show-of-force over Birnin Gwari, Kaduna metropolis and Zaria.
"Free flow of traffic was similarly observed along the expressways and rail line.
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"Normal activities were reported within the metropolis as citizens observed the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations without incident.
"Afterwards, a show-of-force was conducted over Gwagwada, Gadani, Chikun, Kusasu, Iburu, Zamba, Shiroro, Kuta, Kwatayi and Erena, spanning Chikun, Kachia and Kajuru LGAs. All locations covered were reported calm with no threats observed.
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"These air operations, which include air interdiction, armed reconnaissance and patrols are set to be sustained over the coming days over Kaduna metropolis and other areas of interest in the state.
"Major highways will also be covered, including the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kaduna-Abuja, Kaduna-Zaria, Kaduna-Kachia and Kaduna-Afaka roads.
"Receiving the feedback, Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended the crews for the successful missions, and thanked them for their proactive operations,ÔÇØ Aruwan said in a statement.
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