’28 bandits’ killed as NAF foils ‘attack on DSS facilities’ in Niger state

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has thwarted a “terrorist attack” on the Department of State Services (DSS) facilities in the Shiroro LGA of Niger state.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the air force deployed Tucano jets after intelligence about the planned ambush by the suspected terrorists on the DSS assets in the LGA.

Makama said the airstrikes killed many bandits, noting that the two operatives of the DSS died during the shootout.

“The bodies of at least 28 bandits have been recovered, with many more scattered across the area,” the publication said.

“In addition to the human toll, several weapons and motorcycles used by the bandits have been recovered by security forces.

“Two DSS personnel paid the supreme price during a gun battle with the bandits.”

The NAF authorities have not issued any statement on the incident.

In May, Edward Gabkwet, the NAF spokesperson, said many terrorists were killed during airstrikes conducted in Allawa village, Shiroro LGA of Niger state.