‘Terrorist camps’ destroyed as troops conduct air raids in Kaduna

The Kaduna government says operations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have resulted in the destruction of several “terrorist camps” in the state.

In a statement on Wednesday, Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said continued provision of air support to ground troops has led to bombing of the terrorist enclaves.

“Feedback to the Kaduna state government revealed that a camp in Riyawa, Igabi LGA, was targeted and destroyed. A terrorist location at the Tofa general area of Birnin Gwari LGA was similarly engaged and struck,” he said.

“Close air support was provided to ground troops conducting operations in Maidaro, Dogon Dawa, Damari, Saulawa and Farin Ruwa areas of Birnin Gwari LGA. 

“Armed reconnaissance was carried out along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road, Buruku, Kurmin Dande, Damba, Ungwan Yako, Udawa, Manini, Kuriga, Gagafada, Kushaka, Polewire and Kamfanin Doka areas spanning Chikun and Birnin Gwari LGAs.

“No suspicious activity was observed at the locations covered.”

On November 21, the Kaduna police command had said 76 kidnap victims were rescued by security operatives in Giwa LGA of the state.

In another development earlier in December, 10 kidnap victims regained their freedom following a raid by troops on Damari forest in Birnin Gwari LGA of the state.