₦airaland Forum

The Katsina State Government has applauded the Air Component of Operation “FANSAN YAMMA” and troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army for executing a successful offensive exercise against the notorious bandit kingpins, Manore, Lalbi and their cohorts.

The operation, conducted on 19th December 2024, followed credible intelligence revealing the establishment of bandit camps around Bichi Hill, which had intensified banditry activities in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas.

Dr Nasir Mu’azu, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Katsina on Thursday.

According to him, the mission followed credible intelligence reports and several Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, which revealed the bandits’ hideouts.

“These criminals had been responsible for multiple cases of abductions, cattle rustling, and violent attacks on communities including Maidabino, Yantumaki, and Danmusa in Katsina State”.

The statement noted that, upon confirming the targets, NAF attack platforms conducted robust precision airstrikes, bombing the identified locations in multiple passes. Surviving bandits attempted to regroup within Bichi Hill but faced a fierce ground offensive as advancing troops engaged them in prolonged firefights.

“Despite their resistance, some bandits fled and took cover under nearby trees. The Air Component swiftly revisited the area, launching additional strikes on the hiding criminals. As the surviving bandits attempted to escape on motorcycles, air platforms tracked them to their new gathering point and conducted another successful strike.

“The joint air and ground operation resulted in the neutralisation of scores of bandits, with several others sustaining injuries. Their hideouts and key operational facilities around the high ground were also destroyed, making a significant blow to their operational capacity,” the Commissioner stated.

“The Government of Katsina State, on behalf of its peace-loving citizens, commends the joint efforts of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 and 17 Brigade. Undoubtedly, the troops’ unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in the state and the broader North West region is commendable.

“This latest operation has substantially weakened the operational capacity of the bandits and serves as a strong deterrent to any future attempts to establish criminal enclaves in the area,” Dr. Nasir Muazu concluded.

helinues:
Very good

Our gallant officers are not interested in arresting them, send them to where they belong which is hell

TimeManager:
I love how fighter jet was pursuing them and raining bombs on them from the hills, by the trees, on motorcycles. No breathing space.

God bless Nigerian Air Force

God bless Nigerian Army

-Kiss the truth!

1bunne4lif:
See as all of them complete, Agbado fore-runners

TimeManager:
https://independent.ng/katsina-applauds-joint-air-ground-troops-operations-on-bandits-camps-at-bichi-hills/

Richtaiwo:
God bless president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God bless patriotic Nigerians
God bless SW
God bless SS
God bless NW
God bless NE
God bless NC

Richtaiwo:
God bless president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God bless patriotic Nigerians
God bless SW
God bless SS
God bless NW
God bless NE
God bless NC

helinues:
Very good

Our gallant officers are not interested in arresting them, send them to where they belong which is hell