The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed the claims of killing civilians in its recent airstrike in Kaduna state.
Some villagers had claimed that over 25 people — including worshippers and traders — were killed on Friday, September 27, in an airstrike conducted by the NAF in Jika da Kolo community, Yadin Kidandan, Giwa local government area (LGA) of Kaduna.
But Group Captain Kabiru Ali, NAF’s deputy director of public relations and information, explained that the strike was focused on a known logistics base used by notorious terrorist leaders, including Kadade Gurgu, a close associate of Dogo Gide.
NAF added that terrorists attempted to flee as its aircraft approached the area, but the operation successfully hit the intended target, engulfing the base in flames.
The agency insisted that there was no civilian infrastructure in the area, and the airstrike specifically targeted terrorist elements....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Group Captain Ali said:
“Reports from independent sources, including local informants, confirmed that the logistics base was completely destroyed, and scores of terrorists were killed as a result of the attack.
“There was no mosque at the targeted location, and the operation was a success in dismantling the terrorists’ network.”
The statement from Group Captain Ali added:
“The Nigerian Air Force, in collaboration with ground forces, will continue to dominate the battle space through constant patrols and targeted strikes to eliminate the threat of terrorism in these regions.”
